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Bone-building power of prunes

We all know delicious prunes can assist in keeping you and your family regular with their natural fibre content which is also great for generating healthy gut bacteria. Did you know however that they can help maintain bone health?

Try these delicious recipes to get some juicy prunes into you diet.

 

Prune Bliss Balls

Makes 10

INGREDIENTS

1 cup toasted unsalted cashews

1/3 cup cocoa

1 tbsp each chia, pepita, sunflower seeds

1 tsp vanilla

pinch salt

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 cup (200g) Australian prunes, pitted

1 tsp of orange zest or 3 drops orange essential oil (optional).

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.

Ball into small golf ball size balls with wet hands and roll in desiccated coconut.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

 

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