Makes 24
227g Medjool Dates, pitted, roughly chopped
2 tbsp chia seeds
150g ground almonds
2 teaspoons orange blossom water
2 tablespoons Mother Earth Native Bush Honey
1 orange, finely grated zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
140g pistachio nuts
Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
Pulse pistachios to make a rough crumb. Set aside.
Place dates, in the bowl of a food processor and blitz until bound together and smooth. Add the chia seeds, ground almonds, orange blossom water, Mother Earth Native Blend Honey, orange zest, cinnamon and half of the pistachio nuts. Pulse to blend well.
Take large teaspoons of mixture and roll into balls. Roll in the remaining pistachio crumb.
Allow to chill before serving. Lasts for 1 month in a sealed container in the fridge.
Tip: Almonds can be used instead of pistachios. Also Orange Blossom water is optional.
