Dried Apricot & Nut Treats

I'm a bit of a raw ball freak these days, may be it's the cold weather or the fact they are so easy to make and I always have nuts and dried fruit in the pantry!

This is an adult version of a raw fruit and nut ball recipe.  I say "adult" as they are not very sweet because they are made with bitter dark chocolate powder that kids (and husbands) generally don't like.

What you need;
1/2 cup of almonds
1/2 cup of hazelnuts
dash ground ginger (about 1/8 to 1/4 of a tsp)
dash ground coriander (about 1/8 to 1/4 of a tsp)
1/2 cup dried apricots (roughly chopped)
2 Tbsps hazelnut oil (you could use any nut oil or flax or coconut oil)
2 Tbsps unsweetened dark coco powder 
Optional
dust lightly with stevia

How to make them;

• Put the nuts and spices into a food processor and mix until they resemble really coarse sand
• Add apricots, oil, coco powder and process until well mixed  
• Take rounded dessertspoon scoops and form into a ball in the palm of your hand; the ingredients should be crumbly, but hold it's form when pressed together
• Put the balls onto a tray or into small cake cups (if you have them)
• Put formed balls into the fridge to set for about an hour

There should be enough mix to make about 16 small walnut sized balls.  They will last a couple of weeks if stored in a cool dry place (tub/tin) if they aren't eaten before then :-)

Why not make a batch of Date & Nut Treats so you have a choice!

[vegan gluten-free dairy-free soy-free wheat-free]