Preparation Time
20 minutes (excluding chill time)
Serves
30
Ingredients
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200g / 7oz pitted dates
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3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
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3 tablespoons sunflower oil
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40g / 1½oz desiccated coconut
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3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
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125g / 4½oz porridge oats
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40g / 1½oz raisins
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20g /¾oz pecans, very finely chopped
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1 tablespoon chia seeds
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20g /¾oz Rice Krispies
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A pinch of salt (for babies over 12 months old)
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Put the dates in a saucepan with 100 ml/4 fl oz boiling water. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the soaked date mixture to a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth (or blend in a bowl using a stick blender).
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Place the peanut butter and date mixture in a saucepan and melt over a low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients to the pan. Mix well, then shape into 30 equal-sized little balls. Place the balls on a plate and chill for 1 hour before eating.
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The balls will keep in the fridge, stored in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
Suitable from 6 months.
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