Dried fruit energy nuggets

By Good Food

Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites

Prep:10 mins
No cook

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 113
fat 3g
saturates 1g
carbs 21g
sugars 18g
fibre 2g
protein 2g
salt 0g

Ingredients

50g soft dried apricots
100g soft dried dates
50g dried cherries
2 tsp coconut oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seed

Method

Whizz apricots with dates and cherries in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip into a bowl and use your hands to work in coconut oil. Shape the mix into walnut-sized balls, then roll in sesame seeds. Store in an airtight container until you need a quick energy fix.

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