APRICOT BLISS BALLS

I have been craving sweets as the weather gets chiller and thought that it was high time to make some bliss / goodie balls. I usually make these with dates as a base, however I thought apricots might be an interesting way to go this time around. The ingredients may sound a little strange but combined together they form a nutritious, naturally sweet and filling little goodie ball. You can also add any form of chopped nuts to this recipe or if you really like citrus lemon zest would be a nice addition along with the lemon juice. I just love the vibrant colour of these bliss balls!

INGREDIENTS

• 500g dried apricots
• 3 heaped tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 heaped tablespoons LSA 
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons rice malt syrup
• 1 heaped tablespoon organic peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup roughly shredded coconut 
• To coat: cacoa powder & finely shredded coconut 

PREPARATION 

1. Place all the ingredients except for the coating ingredients in a food processor and process until mixed well and all ingredients are combined. (If the mixture is too sticky, add some water sparingly). 

2. Form mixture into 16 even-sized bliss balls with your hands. Coat in cacoa powder, finely shredded coconut and leave some bliss balls uncoated. Keep covered in the refrigerator and eat immediately when removed. 

Makes / 16

Total Preparation time / 15 minutes 

x Emily