These Apricot and Goji Berry Balls follow on from my recent recipe for Raw Coconut Fudge. Did you see it? Turns out it wasn't technically raw as desiccated coconut has been treated, but you got the idea.
It has been phenomenally popular though and has inspired me to come
up with more raw type baking ideas. Raw baking seems to be taking off, and you know
me, anything to jump on a bandwagon! Raw ‘bakes’ are vegan friendly plus they
are healthier. No refined ingredients, just natural stuff. For me that’s good as I have just
been in London for a few days and over-indulged. A little clean-eating will do me no harm.
Actually, I made this recipe before we went down to London.
I’ve had it on the back burner – waiting for you all to see. It’s made in my
fantastic Optimum 9400 blender, from the people at Froothie.
This blender is almost indestructible. As I have said to you
before, it can crush paving stones. Thanks to its powerful motor (up to 48,000
rpm) and six stainless steel blades.
And did you know that the jug is made from Eastman
Tritan copolyester - which
probably doesn’t mean anything to you. But it is non-toxic and there is video
evidence of it online being run over by a truck. The jug did not break at all!
So you can be rest assured that it will not crack, or explode on you.
This ‘bake’ is made from only a few ingredients
and the resultant treat is absolutely delicious. I combined cashews, soft
dried apricots, goji
berries and desiccated coconut. Vanilla extract is optional. This recipe can be made to suit true raw cooking if you get the correct ingredients.
The Optimum 9400 took no time at all to
blend these into a large ball, ready to be separated into smaller balls of
bliss. I used the tamperer, which comes with the blender, to make sure everything came into contact with the blades.
The colour of the mix is a gorgeous orange, with flecks of fiery red throughout, from the goji berries.
The colour of the mix is a gorgeous orange, with flecks of fiery red throughout, from the goji berries.
They almost have the texture of cookie
dough and taste sweet, fruity and wholesome. I initially made the balls into
flat discs and was going to freeze them, so they could be snacked on like
cookies. You could do this if you prefer.
But in ball-form they are softer,
slightly sticky, indulgence. Here’s how I made them.
Raw Apricot and Goji Berry Balls
Vegan friendly little treats of apricot, goji berry, coconut and cashews. Little balls of heaven.
Ingredients
- 200 grams soft, dried apricots
- 250 grams raw cashew nuts
- 25 grams desiccated coconut
- 25 grams goji berries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Add the cashew nuts to the blender and blitz until they resemble fine meal.
Add the other ingredients and blend until the mixture turns into a solid mass and comes away from the side of the jug.
Scoop out balls of the mix and with your hands, roll into bite size balls (about 1 tablespoon).
Chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
Scoop out balls of the mix and with your hands, roll into bite size balls (about 1 tablespoon).
Chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 2 dozen balls approx.
Disclosure Statement: I received the Optimum 9400 free to use. Any opinions expressed are my own.
Love the colour of these - I've made something similar with dates, but brown just isn't quite as jolly somehow ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery envious of your blender - I need something powerful and indestructible.
The blender is the business Choclette!!
DeleteThanks for creating this wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
DeleteOh these look tempting and love the colour Stuart. Nice idea x
ReplyDeleteCheers Jac, they are jolly aren't they?!
DeleteThese look so pretty and colourful! Definitely an attractive looking healthy 'bake'. That blender sounds brilliant, would love to be the people testing how indestructable it is!
ReplyDeleteTest Crash Dummies were probably used in testing it Kat lol!
DeleteFab colour! And very healthy! I reckon they would be delicious frozen.... I made some freeze bites a while back and they make a great frozen nibble!
ReplyDeleteMust try some freeze bites myself Kate!
DeleteLooks lush! I really need to get going with my Froothie machine.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you come up with Michelle
DeleteI am keen to try some raw recipes without dates in them so this is good.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. A LOT do contain dates although I quite like the taste myself. This is a great alternative without.
DeleteThey look like little oranges! So cute!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of that Emma, they do, don't they?
DeleteWoah, my kids would LOVE these. I'll have to whizz them up. An amazing recipe and I have all of the ingredients in the cupboard!
ReplyDeleteHope you liked them Kate!
DeleteI've made similar raw 'bakes' in the past with dates, not as pretty as apricots though. Love the addition of goji berries too for a super healthy treat.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast in colour Jen! Orange and flame red very attractive
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