Prunes are a rich source of fibre, phenolic acids and contain several vitamins and minerals, including many B vitamins, potassium, vitamin K, iron, magnesium and zinc. Consuming 5-6 dried plums daily has been shown to prevent the loss of total bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Inexpensive and delicious, prunes are an excellent addition to your wholefoods pantry.
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews
⅓ cup cocoa
1 tbsp each chia, pepitas and sunflower seeds
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup (200 gm) Australian prunes, pitted
1 tsp of orange zest
1 cup desiccated coconut (for rolling)
METHOD
Cover the prunes in boiling water for 5 mins, then drain. Blitz all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.
Roll into small golf-ball-size balls with wet hands and roll in desiccated coconut.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
