Peanuts are rich in healthy mono-unsaturated fats, which help promote healthy cholesterol levels and good cardiovascular health. This legume also delivers vitamin E, folate, niacin and manganese. Eating a few Brazil nuts daily will supply you with a good dose of the antioxidant mineral selenium, which is needed for good tissue elasticity. It also acts to reduce cell damage from free radicals and may play an important role in reducing the risk of skin cancer.
Makes: approx. 12 balls
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Ingredients
- 6 medjool dates, seeds removed
- 4 heaped tbsp 100% peanut butter
- ⅔ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup brazil nuts
- ⅓ cup pepitas, for coating
Method
- Place dates, peanut butter, coconut and brazil nuts in food processor and blend until well combined.
- Roll into 1 tbsp balls and place on plate.
- Blitz pepitas a couple of times in food processor until small pieces.
- Place pepitas in small bowl and roll each ball in pepita crumbs until covered.
- Store balls in fridge until ready to eat.
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