These Almond, Date & Cacao Balls are super easy to whip together, just a food processor or blender needed! Full of healthy fats and protein from the almonds, chia and flaxseed meal, packed with fibre from dates and rich with antioxidants from the raw cacao powder. To top it off, rolled in coconut, creating a indulgent, simple and healthy treat! Perfect for a simple snack, pre or post workout or a sweet after dinner treat…

Almond, Date & Cacao Balls

Serves: 14 bite size balls

Prep time: 10mins + refrigeration

1 cup raw almonds

1 1/2 cups dates (soaked in water for 10 mins)

2 tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp flaxseed meal

1/2-1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Desiccated coconut (for rolling)

Instructions

Soak dates in warm water for 10 mins and then drain water and add to food processor/ blender.

Measure out the rest of  the ingredients and add to the food processor/ blender.

Combine until ingredients form a dough like consistency.

Scoop the mixture out in 1 tbsp balls, shaping with fingers (this bit gets sticky so slightly wet hands will help).

Spread desiccated coconut onto a plate and roll balls, gently coating with the coconut.

Place the coconut covered balls in the fridge and cool until hardened (about 2 hours).

Enjoy 1-2 as a healthy, sweet treat!

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This is divinely delicious and tastes way too good to be healthy! A healthy and refreshing twist on the classic caramel slice, this Cashew & Pepita Caramel Slice will treat your tastebuds whilst also being high in healthy fats and fibre. It is gluten free and can be made dairy free and vegan if needed. So let the afternoon baking begin!

Cashew & Pepita Caramel Slice Recipe

Serves: 10 slices

Time: 20mins

Base

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup organic butter, melted (or coconut oil)

Filling

• 2 cups dates (soaked for 10mins in warm water)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup raw cashews

Topping

• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/3 cup raw pepitas

Instructions

Base;

Pre heat the oven to 200 C.
Combine all filling ingredients to create a crust. You may need to add a little extra almond meal or melted butter to form the dough like consistency of the crust.
Press the crust into a lined baking tray or loaf tin to be around 1cm thick.
Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes while you make the filling.
Once baked, allow to cool!

Filling

In a blender or food processor, combine the dates and vanilla to create a smooth, thick caramel filling.
Then add the cashews and pulse a few times to chop into rough peices through the caramel.
Spread the filling evenly over the base.

Topping

Sprinkle the cashews and pepitas over the top of the caramel.
Bake for a further 6-8 minutes or until the cashews are lightly golden.

Enjoy!

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