Supercharge your immune system this winter with these raw manuka balls. This treat is a great choice not only as a dessert, but also for a snack or as a side for your favourite afternoon tea.
Ingredients (makes 10 to 12 balls)
½ cup raw almonds
½ cup raw cashews
10 medjool dates
¼ cup raw cacao powder
2 tbsp desiccated unsweetened coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp maca powder (optional)
1 tbsp lucuma powder (optional)
2 tbsp coconut oil
Pinch sea salt
2 tbsp Manuka Health manuka honey
Method
In a food processor blitz almond and cashew nuts until finely chopped. Add dates and all the remaining ingredients (excluding the manuka honey) and keep blending for about two to five minutes – until it gets sticky and you can roll little balls.
At the end, add in Manuka Health manuka honey and do a quick blitz or stir in.
Roll into balls of your preferred size. Put in a container and, to cool them down, place in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Once set they can be left in the fridge for about two weeks.
Recipe courtesy of Manuka Health New Zealand
