These little bites bring together the tangy note of goji berries and the warm heat of ginger, bound by nice soft Medjool dates and pecans. Everything goes into the food processor in one go, then is rolled into balls with a small ice cream scoop. The spicy aroma is reminiscent of a gingerbread biscuit, without the baking. They go very well with a tea at the end of a meal.
Raw goji, ginger and pecan bites
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Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 150 g pecans
- 20 g unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 30 g goji berries
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger (or the equivalent in raw ginger powder)
- 1/2 vanilla pod
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Method
- Split the half vanilla pod lengthways and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a knife.
- Blend all the ingredients in the food processor until you get a paste that holds together. If it is too dry, add a splash of filtered water or a drop of honey.
- Shape into balls of about 2.5 cm with a small ice cream scoop.
- Store them in the fridge.
Tip
These bites keep for a week in the fridge in a closed container, and for several months in the freezer. If your goji berries are very dry, soak them for ten minutes in a little water, then drain them well: they will blend more easily.
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FAQ: your questions about goji and ginger bites
Can you eat goji berries raw?
Yes, goji berries are mostly sold dried and are eaten just as they are, like raisins. You can nibble them plain, sprinkle them over muesli or blend them into a paste, as in these bites. If they are very hard, a short soak in water rehydrates them and makes them easier to blend.
How do you use dried goji berries?
Add them to muesli, porridge, a salad or a trail mix, or blend them into a smoothie or a raw bite mixture. Rehydrated for ten minutes in a little water, they become soft and can also be used for an infusion. Their slightly tangy, sweet taste goes well with ginger, dates and cacao.
What are date energy balls?
They are small no-bake bites made from dates blended with nuts, and often dried fruit, spices or cacao. The dates act as both sweetener and binder, which means the mixture can be rolled into balls without adding anything else. They take just a few minutes to make in a food processor and keep in the fridge.
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