Having healthy and yummy bite sized treats to grab on the go is essential in our household and even more now with a busy toddler. Lucky for us, Phoenix isn’t particularly picky yet. And he loves all the sweet treats I make with natural ingredients. This recipe is something I’ve created recently in my thermomix and it’s so good that I just had to share it. It’s also only four ingredients, so it’s super quick and easy to make if you’re a busy mum. Fresh medjool dates are so soft and smooth when blended that you never need any other sweeteners. You can easily find them at your local grocery store in the produce section. And choosing cashew nuts over other nuts make them extra creamy.

The secret ingredient that makes these balls amazing is the lemon zest. Lemon rinds, when taken internally, provides cleansing and digestive benefits and supports healthy immune function. If you don’t have a thermomix, don’t stress, this recipe can be easily made in any food processor.

[ RECIPE ]

18 fresh medjool dates, pitted

1 1/2 cups raw cashews

1 cup dessicated coconut

Zest of one lemon.

[ Blend ] all ingredients in thermomix on speed 6 for 25 seconds. You can also blend in any food processor until finely chopped

[ Shape ] into balls and roll in additional dessicated coconut

[ Store ] in the fridge in an airtight container

 

Enjoy