Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas and not using a shed load of mince pies. There’s nothing like a sizzling little pie, filled with boozy currants and encased in crumbly pastry. However in case you’d moderately wait somewhat longer earlier than you begin having a pud for breakfast, then these mince pie-flavoured power balls are simply the ticket.
Full of dried fruits and nuts (nice for sustained power), they’re additionally infused with a trio of Christmassy, antioxidant-packed spices: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
Substances
150g combined nut (almond and pecans work properly)
150g Medjool dates, pitted
100g raisins
50g dried cranberries
1 tsp floor cinnamon
1/2 tsp floor nutmeg
1/4 tsp floor cloves
To serve: melted vegan white chocolate
Technique
Pulse the combined nuts in a high-speed meals processor till they resemble tough breadcrumbs.
Add the Medjool dates, raisins, cranberries, orange zest and spices, and pulse once more till all the pieces has come collectively to create a dough.
Use your fingers to kind 15 balls of the combination, then place onto a tray.
Freeze for an hour.
Whereas it freezes, soften the white chocolate.
After the hour is up, drizzle the balls with melted chocolate and refrigerate till able to serve.
Picture and recipe courtesy of Georgie Eats (@GeorgieEats)
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