Beetroot energy balls by Annabel Karmel
Chef:
Annabel Karmel
Prep:
5 mins
Babies grow more rapidly in their first year than any other in their life and these balls will help to fuel their development and adventures!
100g cooked beetroot, chopped
100g porridge oats
100g soft dates
100g smooth peanut butter
15g cocoa powder
2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
50g pecans
50g desiccated coconut
Put all the ingredients, except the coconut, into a food processor.
Add 3 tablespoons of water and whiz until finely chopped.
Shape the mixture into thirty balls.
Place the coconut in a bowl. Roll each ball in coconut.
Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
They will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Serves
30 balls
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Main ingredients
Vegetables, Grains
Recipe Type
Babyfood
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Nutritional benefits
Nutritionally complete
Provides vitamin C and iron (combination increases the absorption of iron)
Source of prebiotics
