FoodFreedom
with GAPS
Servings
12
GAPS Stage
Wholefoods
Cook Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy

Apricot Balls

I created these little gems this christmas as a sweet treat to enjoy over the festive season. They have now become a stape I keep in the freezer when I need a little something sweet without any nasties.

Tags

Gluten FreeGrain FreeDairy FreeEgg FreeWholefoods
Apricot Balls

Ingredients

150g blanched almond meal
150g dried apricots (preservative free)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey
3 tablespoons plain protein powder (optional, e.g. 'Whey More Protein')
pinch sea salt
1 cup desiccated coconut (for coating)

Cooking Instructions

1

Place almond meal, apricots, coconut oil, honey, and salt in a food processor.

2

Blend until apricots are roughly chopped and the mixture has combined into a sticky dough.

3

Scoop about 35g of the mixture into your hands and roll into balls ‚it should make around 11.

4

Roll each ball in coconut, pressing gently to coat.

5

Store in the freezer or fridge in a glass container. Allow to soften slightly if stored in the freezer before consuming.

6

Great served alongside a coffee or herbal tea.

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