Clinton is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes.

This week Sarah looks at Coconut & Lemon bites (bliss balls)

Recipe courtesy of bakeplaysmile.com

Ingredients

65 g (½ cup) cashews raw and unsalted

45 g (½ cup) desiccated coconut

Lemon juice from half a lemon (approx 1 tbs)

Lemon zest finely grated, from 1 lemon

2 tbs rice malt syrup (or honey)

Desiccated coconut extra, for rolling (approx ½ cup)

Instructions

1: Place all ingredients into a food processor, blender or Thermomix.

If using a blender or food processor, blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.

If using a Thermomix, press Turbo until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together.

2: Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (see notes).

3: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

• Doubling/Tripling– this recipe can be doubled or tripled.
• If your mixture is too crumbly or difficult to roll into balls– add a little water or extra lemon juice to the mixture and blitz again until it comes together easily.
• Protein Powder– if adding protein powder, you’ll need to add a small amount of extra lemon juice or water until the consistency is stick but firm enough to be able to be rolled into balls.
• Variations– you can substitute the lemon juice and zest with orange or lime.
• Storing & freezing– you can store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days and in the freezer for up to two months.

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