Apricot and Fig Bliss Bites

 

This delicious recipe adapted from Medical Medium is a nutritious treat for all doshas. 

Ingredients for about 30 balls

1 cup organic dried apricots (or dried figs, or dates, or a combination), soaked in water 

1/2 cup almonds, soaked and peeled 

1/2 cup organic coconut flakes, roasted

1/2 tsp finely grated ginger 

3 tsp grated orange zest

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tbsp orange juice                                                              

4 tbsp crushed almonds and/or roasted coconut flakes for rolling

 

 Directions

 

    Pulse the soaked almonds in a food processor until they break down into small pieces. Remove.

 

      Pulse the soaked apricots, figs or dates in the food processor to break them down also.

 

      Add the rest of the ingredients, except the 4 tbsp of crushed almonds and coconut into the food                 processor with the   apricots. Process until the mixture sticks together and forms a ball.

 

      Take a small amount of mixture and roll it into a small ball. Repeat this process until you have used         all of the   mixture. You may wish to put a little water on your hands to prevent too much sticking.

       

      Roll each ball in the crushed almond and/or coconut flakes to coat.

 

nn  Serve on a plate and enjoy!