Christmas is approaching slowly and I have started to search for some Nutritionist gurus out there to create some tasty delicious Christmas treats for Kids that are also healthy.
Today I present to you this yummy recipe from Nicola, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the owner of kids nutrition business Grub for Kids. With over 7 years of experience as a dietitian and 3 young kids of her own, Nicola aims to educate, inspire and reduce the stress of parents when it comes to feeding their kids.
Coconut & Raspberry Christmas Balls for Kids
Perfect for the lunchbox, afternoon treat or even a fun cooking activity to do with your kids. I promise you, these are so quick and easy and taste delicious ! I highly recommend doing a double batch as ours didn't last 2 days!
Coconut and Raspberry Christmas Balls
Time to make: 20 minutes plus 1 hour of refrigeration. Makes 15-20 balls.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) frozen raspberries
- 1.5 cups (140g) rolled or quick cook oats
- 2 tbsp honey
- 30g melted butter or Nuttlex
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1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp LSA or Almond Meal
- ½ cup (45g) desiccated coconut plus ¼ cup to coat the balls
Method:
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Place the raspberries, oats, honey, butter, chia seeds, LSA and 1/2 a cup of the coconut in a food processor and process until smooth. *Depending on the size of your food processor, you may need to scrape down the side of the bowl several times to get the mixture to incorporate together.
- Place the remaining coconut in a small bowl. With clean hands, shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon per ball). Roll the ball in the coconut to lightly coat.
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Place the balls in an airtight container and pop into the fridge for at least an hour so they have time to firm up a little.
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You can keep then stored in the airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also watch me making them in our super fast Reel-Video on Instagram! ⬇️
These balls are delicious as is, but are even more decadent with a drizzle of melted white chocolate over the top or crushed Candy Canes.
They make a perfect Christmas gift for friends, family or teachers! Just pop them into a glass jar and decorate with a beautiful bow and gift tag at the top just like we did on the photo at the top.
Happy Bliss Ball making!
Sharon xx
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