The_AustralianWomensWeeklyFood-Issue23_2017

Low−carb Sweets

AWW FOOD • ISSUE TWENTY THREE 49

APPLE & PEPITA

PREP TIME 20 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION)

MAKES 35

1 cup natural sliced almonds,

finely chopped

200g pitted medjool dates, chopped

50g coarsely chopped dried apple

¼ cup shredded coconut

½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

2 teaspoons hot water, approximately

1 cup shredded coconut, extra

1 Process almonds until finely

chopped. Add dates, dried apple,

shredded coconut and pepitas;

process until well combined. Add

the water; process until the mixture

comes together.

2 With damp hands, roll 2 level

teaspoons of mixture into balls. Roll

balls in extra shredded coconut to

coat; place on an oven tray lined with

baking paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

APPLE & PEPITA

NUTRITIONAL COUNT

PER BALL

6g total fat (3.3g saturated fat);

359kJ (86 calories); 6.1g

carbohydrate; 1.5g protein; 0.5g fibre

“With minimal ingredients, these bliss

balls are easy to make, and they

keep well in the fridge. Mix it up

with your favourite flavour combos.”

Louise Patniotis, Food Editor, Food Studio

MACADAMIA & FIG

NUTRITIONAL COUNT

PER BALL

6.5g total fat (0.7g saturated fat); 403kJ

(96 calories); 6.9g carbohydrate; 1.8g

protein; 2.5g fibre