Naturally sweetened by mulberries alone, these easy treats are an exquisite mixture of sweet, citrus and a touch of spice.
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2 cups Navitas Naturals Mulberries, + ½ cup mulberries reserved |
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1 cup Navitas Naturals Cashews, + 1/3 cup cashews reserved |
| 1 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Coconut Oil | |
| 1 tsp vanilla extract, or ½ vanilla bean | |
| ¼ tsp allspice powder | |
| 2 tsp orange zest (grated orange rind) | |
| pinch sea salt | |
| 1/3 cup dried (unsweetened) coconut flakes, or shredded coconut |
Soak: Cover 1 cup of the cashews with water, and let soak for about an hour. Drain and discard the water.
Combine: In food processor, combine 2 cups of mulberries, soaked cashews, coconut oil, vanilla, allspice, orange zest and sea salt. Process until well incorporated and as smooth as possible. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Add: Mix in remaining ½ cup whole mulberries and dried coconut, and knead to incorporate well. Dough should be sticky enough to hold together when pressed – if too try add a touch of water, a tablespoon at a time. Roll and squeeze into balls.
Chop: Place the remaining cashews in the food processer, and process until nuts are finely chopped. Pour onto a large plate.
Roll: Roll mulberry balls in coarse cashew powder. Will keep for about 1 week, refrigerated.
Makes about 18 – 20 balls.
Submitted by: Julie Morris – www.JulieMorris.net
