Apricot Bliss Bites

One of the most fun and delicious ways to eat healthy foods is to make them into delicious recipes you can share with your loved ones.

Think big colorful salads, zingy and sweet fresh juices, herbed steamed and baked vegetables, vibrant fruit platters, creamy dips with vegetables and crackers, healthy pies, tarts, cookies, and puddings. There’s so many options.

Today I have a perfect recipe to share with you that is so delicious you may need to double or triple the recipe! These little Apricot Bliss Bites blend together the wonderfully complementary flavors of apricot, almond, coconut, orange, cinnamon and ginger for one of the best bites you've had yet.

These Bites are fun to make, and also quick and easy. Take a platter of these to your next gathering or enjoy them at home. You can be sure they'll go fast!

Apricot Bliss Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup organic dried apricots
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup organic coconut flakes
3 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp finely grated ginger
1 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp crushed almonds and/or coconut flakes for rolling

Directions:

1. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until they break down into small pieces. Remove.
2. Pulse the dried apricots (organic is important for most dried fruits) in the food processor to break them down also.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients except the 4 tbsp of crushed almonds and coconut into the food processor with the apricots. Process until the mixture sticks together and forms a ball.
4. Take a small amount of mixture and roll it into a small ball. Repeat this process until you have used all of the mixture. You may wish to put a little water on your hands to prevent too much sticking.
5. Roll each ball in the crushed almond and/or coconut flakes to coat.
6. Serve on a plate and watch them go in lightning speed!