Apricot chia bliss balls

Ingredients (Makes 25)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp coconut water
• 250 g whole raw almonds
• 18 fresh dates, stones removed
• 4 large fresh apricots, halved and stones removed
• ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
• ½ cup desiccated coconut for rolling

Method

Place chia seeds and coconut water in a small bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
Place chia seeds and almonds into a food processor and process until crumbly. Add dates, apricots, vanilla, zest, cinnamon and coconut and blend until a rough paste. Form into walnut-sized balls and roll in coconut. Refrigerate.

Recipes: courtesy of Summerfruit Australia
Photography: Summerfruit Australia

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