Raw 'Snickers' Truffles

I have a complete soft spot for all things peanut so these are pretty divine in my book. My family also seem to share the obsession so I generally have to make a double batch.

They are great to make with kids and so convenient for post school snacks or when energy levels are running a bit low!

You can store them in the freezer and just take out and thaw for 10 minutes.

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Makes 8-10 truffle sized balls (or lots of tiny malteaser size truffles although avoid this size with young children as there is a choking risk).

50g whole peanuts or almonds

100g dates, pitted and roughly chopped

2 tsp peanut butter

2tsp coconut oil 

2tsp unsweetened cocoa

2tsp chia

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Line a baking tray with baking parchment and set aside.

Put the almonds in your food processor and blitz for 1-2 minutes until ground down into a fine powder. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to blitz for 3-4 minutes until you have  a rough paste that sticks when you squeeze it together. Remove into a bowl and using a teaspoon portion into 8-10 truffle sized balls [Note: it can help to have slightly wet hands to mould the balls.] Place on the prepared baking sheet and cover with cling film before placing in the freezer for 2 hours to set. Remove and keep in the fridge or freezer.