Baby Snacks

150g fresh Medjool dates, pitted (or soak 150g dried dates in warm water for 2 hours, then drain)

1 tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond, cashew, sunflower—follow your nutty dreams)

1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist)

Almond Crunch Time
Blitz the almonds in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Not dust—just pleasantly gravelly.

Smoosh & Blend
Add the dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, cacao, cinnamon, and honey to the processor. Blend until the mixture is sticky and uniform, with no rogue almond chunks.

Roll With It
Wet your hands slightly to avoid stickiness, then roll the mixture into bite-sized balls—about 2.5cm (1 inch) in diameter. Pro tip: mini ice cream scoops make this extra easy and satisfyingly uniform.

Chill & Set
Place the balls on a lined plate or tray, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. They’ll firm up into delicious little nuggets of joy.

Devour or Store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (if they last that long). Or freeze them for snack-prep royalty. 

Boost the protein: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla or chocolate work beautifully). You may need a splash more oil or nut butter to help bind it.

Add texture: Stir in 2 tbsp of desiccated coconut or chopped dark chocolate before rolling.

Get fancy: Roll the balls in cacao powder, sesame seeds, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut for a posh finish. 

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Smoosh Balls – Date & Almond Protein Balls

225g dried apricots (that’s about 1½ cups, firmly packed)

100g almond meal (1 cup) – or use blanched almonds and blitz 'em!

2 tbsp honey – or maple syrup for a vegan twist

Desiccated coconut, for rolling (optional, but highly encouraged for texture & pizzazz)

Prep the apricots: If your dried apricots are feeling tougher than Monday morning, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

Blend it all up: Toss the apricots, almond meal, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor. Blitz until it forms a sticky, dough-like mixture. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice (you got this).

Taste test: You’re legally obligated (not really, but morally) to taste the mix here. Want it sweeter? Add a touch more honey.

Roll into balls: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to roll into bite-sized balls—roughly 1 tablespoon each. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly oil your hands or chill the mix briefly.

Optional coconut glam: Roll the balls in desiccated coconut like they’re going to a fancy snack party.

Chill and set: Place the balls on a tray and pop them into the fridge for at least 30 minutes. They’ll firm up and become even more irresistible.

Swap apricots for dates, figs, or even dried mango for a tropical twist.

Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for a fiber boost.

Want crunch? Fold in some chopped roasted almonds at the end for texture.

Make it chocolatey: Add 1 tbsp cacao powder for a deeper flavor (and a darker soul).

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months (if they last that long). 

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Baby Snacks

Smoosh Balls – Date & Almond Protein Balls

Apricot & Almond Bliss Balls