Confectionery needn’t always be bad for your skin! With the right ingredients, sweet treats can actually support your health rather than work against it. This brilliant recipe is completely free from refined sugar, making it a smarter choice for anyone looking to cut back on processed foods while still enjoying something indulgent. Instead of empty calories, it’s packed with nutrients and a good dose of antioxidants thanks to the rich cacao powder, which not only gives a deep, chocolatey flavor but can also help protect your cells from everyday stress and damage.
Best of all, it tastes amazing and can easily be adapted to suit your mood. If you’re in the mood for something with a little extra depth, try adding a touch of ground cumin and a pinch of pink Himalayan salt. The cumin brings a gentle warmth and complexity, while the salt enhances the sweetness and balances the richness of the cacao. The result is a treat that feels gourmet yet is simple to make at home.
Enjoy every bite knowing you’re giving yourself something that’s both delicious and nourishing.
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Christmas Chocolate Balls
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Ingredients
10 pitted dates
50g raw cacao powder
25g ground almonds
5 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon turmeric
200g desiccated coconut
4 tablespoon coconut oil
6 tablespoon xylitol
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Method
- Preheat your oven to 180C.
- Mix dates, cacao, almonds, turmeric and water in a good powerful blender to make a sticky paste
- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend to a coarse consistency
- From the mixture roll 12 balls, placing them on a baking tray lined with unbleached non-stick baking paper
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes
- Allow to cool before serving
If you’d like to spice the balls up a bit add a tsp of ground cumin and a large pinch of Pink Himalayan salt to the mixture!
