Goji-Coconut Bliss Balls

Source & Inspiration:

Donna Hay Magazine, Fresh & Light, Issue 9, page 128

https://www.donnahay.com.au/

Ingredients:

½ cup (70g) goji berries

1 cup (160g) almonds

2 cups (150g) shredded coconut

¼ cup (50g) white chia seeds

10 fresh dates (150g), pitted*

½ cup (50g) raw cacao powder

¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup

150g 70% dark chocolate, melted

¼ cup (35g) pistachios, finely chopped

Method:

Place the goji berries in a small heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside for 20 minutes to soak. Drain, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

Place the goji berries, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, dates, cacao and maple syrup in a food processor and process, scraping down the sides occasionally, for 4 minutes or until the mixture comes together.

Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Working one at a time, dip a ball into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a large tray lined with non-stick baking paper and sprinkle with the pistachio. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set. Or store in the freezer.

Makes approx 28.

* Dates - I use 20 dry dates (rather than fresh). Place dates in a bowl and pour hot water over them, allow to sit for 2 minutes then drain water away. Cut with scissors then put into food processor with other ingredients and follow the recipe as above.