These tasty, all-natural nibbles from sports nutritionist James Collins make a speedy snack and energy boost for on-the-go runners
Ingredients
- 330g pitted dates
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 80g ground almonds, plus extra if needed
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 80g flaked almonds
- 80g pecans, roughly chopped
Method
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Blend the dates and vanilla extract using a food processor or stick blender with 2 tbsp water. Add the ground almonds and spices and pulse until combined. You may need to add extra ground almonds, 1 tsp at a time, to firm them up.
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Fold through the flaked almonds and pecans. Empty onto a greased baking tray and press until flat and even. Chill in the fridge until set.
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Turn out onto a chopping board and cut into bite-sized pieces.