Macadamia and Cacao Balls

Preparation 15 Minutes

Cook NO COOK Minutes

Serves 12-16

Method

  1. Blend or process dates until smooth
  2. Combine macadamia meal, cacao and dates in a bowl.
  3. Use wet hands to roll tablespoons of mixture in balls. Roll in coconut.

Ingredients

250g dried dates

100g Sunbeam Macadamia Meal

1 tbsp Cacao

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

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1.Β Combine dates, mixed fruit, 280ml water, sugars, salt and butter in large saucepan.Β Bring to the boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 8 mins.

2.Β Add bicarbonate of soda, stir well and allow to cool completely (preferably overnight).

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