Almost two years ago I posted a recipe for making your own Nakd-style bars.
Since then, I've made them time and time again - they make the perfect mid-morning snack at work, and are so delicious I don't feel like I'm missing out. Like half the adult population, I'm trying to take it easy this month food-wise; less hedonism more health.
See my original post here.
Yet conversely, January sees my cupboards bulging. I hate waste, and am always trying to find ways to put those bizarre ingredients to good use. This year I find myself with a huge bag of pecans leftover from making these delicious salted caramel clusters, and a mysterious pack of figs left from one too many well-dressed cheeseboards this festive period.
So I dug out the food processor, and got whizzing. First up; my absolute faves: chocolate orange balls. I follow this recipe.
Then I thought I'd change things up a bit, and try and get rid of those damned pecans.
50g pecans50g almonds100g dates (pitted)1 tbsp boiling water
Whizz in food processor, and then use your hands to form mixture in to balls. It takes like pecan pie - I kid you not! Totally delicious, but no nasties, preservatives or added sugars.
