Looking to the ultimate pick-me-up snack? Nourish your body and your skin with these vitamin- and antioxidant-rich cauliflower and almond bliss balls!

MAKES 12–15 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
5-6 dried dates, soaked and strained (optional)
300 g cauliflower
1 cup almond butter
½ cup sesame seeds, plus extra to garnish
3 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup coconut flour
Desiccated coconut, to garnish

METHOD
1. If using dates, place in a food processor and blend until fine.
2. Add the cauliflower to the food processor and blend until the mixture resembles rice. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until well combined.
3. Roll the mixture into bitesized balls. Then roll half of the batch in sesame seeds and the other half in desiccated coconut.
4. You can store these bliss balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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