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Kūmara bliss balls

Try these for a tasty morning tea treat or for dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup dates (or other dried fruit like raisins)
1 cup peanuts
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling in)
1 cup orange kūmara, peeled, diced and boiled until soft
zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon dried ginger or cinnamon

Method

1. Put all ingredients into a food processor.
2. Blitz until combined (pushing the mixture down occasionally if it sticks).
3. Using a tablespoon, roll the mixture into small balls.
4. Roll balls in coconut to coat.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least half an hour before eating.

Notes

These little treats store well in the frigde in a container or try freezing them and use them as required.