Name: Boost bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dried dates, chopped; 200 gram raw almond kernels, toasted; 100 gram brazil nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, toasted

Boost bites

Give your energy levels a boost with these refined sugar-free recipes+ boost balls. Nuts, dates and cocoa give you plenty of fuel, fibre and flavour along with guilt-free sweetness.

Makes 26

Prep

20M

Cook

10M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1 cup pitted dried dates, chopped

200 gram raw almond kernels, toasted

100 gram brazil nuts, toasted

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup desiccated coconut, toasted

Method

1.In a saucepan, heat dates and 3/4 cup water over moderate heat. Bring to a simmer; cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until dates are soft and liquid has evaporated. Cool in pan 10 minutes.

2.Process nuts in a food processor until finely ground. Add date mixture, cocoa powder and half the coconut; process until combined. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Using your hands, bring mixture together. Roll 1 tablespoon measures of mixture into balls. Roll in remaining coconut to coat. Transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Chill 30 minutes. Serve.

Toasting: To toast nuts, spread them over a baking tray, then place in an oven preheated to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Bake 7 minutes or until golden. Toasting: To toast coconut, place in a frying pan over moderate heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until light golden.
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