Apricot & Coconut Balls

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I will be back to work next week and will be in need of snacks to sustain me! Decided to try and make a batch of apricot & coconut balls to stop me reaching for the biscuits and treats. 

Ingredients:

200g dried apricots
90g desiccated coconut + extra for coating 
100g ground almonds
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract 
2 tbsp honey

Method:

1. Blitz the apricots, coconut, ground almonds, coconut oil, vanilla and honey in a food processor until the mixture comes together. 
2. Take heaped teaspoons and shape into balls. Roll in a little extract desiccated coconut until coated. 
3. Chill in the fridge. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Really quick & easy to make and totally delicious! May have had to try one... Just so I know they're good before I'm back at my desk... 





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