Coconut Apricot Bliss Balls
These Coconut Apricot Bliss Balls are a healthy, nutrient-dense snack, and a great alternative to store-bought energy bars. There are no hidden sugars or preservatives and perfect to carry in your pack, or in the cupboard for when you need clean, energy-rich fuel for your body and brain. You can also double the recipe, as these freeze and thaw beautifully, and are easily prepared over the weekend to last you the entire week ahead.
Nutritional Powerhouse: Coconut contains large amounts of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a type of saturated fat that’s very easy for the human body to digest. The MCFAs found in coconut meat also contain antimicrobial properties, helping support the good bacteria in the gut microbiome.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 cup chopped dried apricots
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup hemp seed butter
- ¼ cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut shreds
- ½ tsp powdered ginger
- ½ tsp cardamom
- Zest of 1 orange, plus juice reserved to moisten mixture
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of sea salt
PREPARATION
- Place the nuts and apricots in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add butters and remaining ingredients and pulse until everything is combined.
- Form into 1 fl.oz. balls with a small scoop.
- Place in an airtight container lined with parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze.
- Enjoy!
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