Use organic products where possible
1 cup sun dried dates
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup pepitas
1/4 cup flaxseeds or chia seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp organic honey
1 tbsp unhulled tahini
Sesame or hemp seeds (optional)
Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and press out excess liquid.
Process seeds, cinnamon and cacao powder until finely ground.
Add dates and remaining ingredients and process together. Might need to do in a couple of batches if you are using a small processor.
Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls in your hands.
Roll in sesame/hemp seeds or leave plain. Store in airtight container in fridge.
Makes about 25 balls.
You can make many variations
• Add some cacao nibs for chocolate crunch
• Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil for Choc mint flavour
• Add grated orange rind and/or few drops of orange essential oil for Jaffa flavour
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