Peter and Emily Andre's dark chocolate and date nutty bites
It's date night at the Andre house but Dr Emily has other ideas, she's preparing a healthy sweet treat and sharing tips that will help you enjoy a good night's rest.
Ingredients 200g Pistachio nuts100g Mixed nuts, roughly chopped30g Mixed seeds50g Dark Chocolate 70%, roughly chopped100g Dates, stone removed, roughly chopped2 tbsp Almond butter1 tbsp Fresh turmeric, grated. Or use ground turmeric1 tsp Vanilla extract1 tbsp Manuka honeyPinch of sea salt – optional
Method1. In a food processor, whiz the pistachio nuts until a crumb and scatter on a large plate.2. Add the remaining ingredients into the food processor and blitz until finely chopped and combined.3. Put on a pair of clean disposable gloves as the turmeric can stains your hands. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls with your hands. Then roll in the pistachio crumb, repeat until the mixture is finished. Place into the fridge to set for 20 mins.4. Store the bites in an airtight container with the excess pistachio crumb.