Apricot and chia balls
These tempting little balls are a delightful combination of sweet and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 500g dried apricots
- ¼ cup (60ml) hot water
- ¼ cup (20g) shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (35g) sesame seeds
- 1 cup (160g) pepitas
- ¼ cup (35g) chia seeds
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
Instructions
- Line a large tray with non-stick baking paper. Place half the apricots in a heatproof bowl. Cover with the hot water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and place in a food processor with coconut, peanut butter, honey and cocoa powder. Using the pulse button, process to form a thick paste. Finely chop the remaining apricots and place in a bowl with sesame seeds, pepitas, chia seeds, oats and apricot paste. Mix well to combine.
- With lightly wet hands, roll heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on prepared tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
Nutritional information is per ball.