Apricot & Almond Bliss Balls

📝 Ingredients

• 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
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Desiccated coconut, for rolling (optional, but highly encouraged for texture & pizzazz)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Taste test: You’re legally obligated (not really, but morally) to taste the mix here. Want it sweeter? Add a touch more honey.
4. 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.
5. Optional coconut glam: Roll the balls in desiccated coconut like they’re going to a fancy snack party.
6. 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.

💡 Tips & Substitutions

• 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).

📦 Storage