Date balls

Ingredients (serves 12) 150g pistachios, shelled 150g medjool dates, roughly chopped 2 tbsp cacao powder (raw) 2 tbsp shelled hemp seeds 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp tahini For rolling: 4 tbsp pistachios, ground (shelled) (optional) Method: 1. Gather and prepare your ingredients. In a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 10 minutes, then drain. 2. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Blitz until everything is well combined and a ball of dough is beginning to form. 3. Spread the ground pistachios onto a small plate, in an even layer. Take tablespoons of dough and roll to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the pistachios and place in an airtight container. 4. Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour and then enjoy. These keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Gather and prepare your ingredients. In a small bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 10 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

2. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Blitz until everything is well combined and a ball of dough is beginning to form.

Step 3

3. Spread the ground pistachios onto a small plate, in an even layer. Take tablespoons of dough and roll to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the pistachios and place in an airtight container.

Step 4

4. Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour and then enjoy. These keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.