Gluten, sugar and dairy free - what more could you ask? It is the most famous Brazilian sweet treat and the perfect 'free from' dessert.

  • 10 mins
  • Makes 24
  • Easy

Ingredients

  • 250g cashew nut butter
  • 50g coconut milk, full fat
  • 20 dates, soaked in water for a 1 hour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 4 tbsp coconut palm sugar
  • 50g cocoa nibs, pour out into a small, shallow bowl

Method

  1. Using a food processor with a “S” shape blade, mix all the ingredients together until a smooth paste is formed.
  2. Ensuring you have dry hands, shape each tbsp of the thick mixture into balls. 
  3. Next roll the balls into the cocoa nibs and serve in candy cases.
  4. Finally, enjoy and store in the fridge or freezer for an emergency sweet, chocolatey snack or gluten, sugar and dairy ‘free from’ dessert.

About The Author

Designed2Eat is the brainchild of Sheffield Hallam University student Charleh Dickinson. A former elite athlete Charleh  developed a keen interest in food and the effects it has on the body. Being dairy and gluten intolerant she  felt limited in society. Then she discovered the Paleo lifestyle. Designed2Eat  aims only sell items that are free from: grains (wheat and gluten), sugar, soya, dairy, legumes, and anything form of processed chemicals.

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