Nut free choc peppermint balls
 
 
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Serves: 24
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup raw pepitas
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups dates pitted
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5-7 drops of Pure Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Optional: 2 tbsp cacao nibs (my kids didn't like them during testing, so omitted them for the final recipe)
Method:
  1. Add seeds, dates, vanilla and cacao powder to the food processor and pulse until it forms a dough like consistency. To test it is ready you should be able to squeeze the dough easily to form a ball which stays together well.
  2. Add peppermint oil to the mix and pulse for 10 - 15 seconds or until well combined.
  3. Using a heaped tablespoon of mixture, make into balls.
  4. Place in an airtight container in the fridge and let set for 2 hours.
Notes:
These can be stored in the freezer.
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2017/09/05/39146/