Iron Booster Balls

[Ceejay]

ssh i hid them in the vegetable crisper as I know the mice won't look in there 

Sounds like a good place to hide chocolate!!!!   

Shhhhh don't tell my kids.. I've been hiding it there for years!!! 

[Thermomixer]

Good idea - MrsT is not into vegies and so avoids the crisper 

[earth mumma]

These are really tasty and my kids love them.  I have modified them a little as our school is nut free.  I make up a L.S.P. in the TM to substitue. Linseed, sunflower seed and pumpkin seeds - equal quantities of each until it makes up the right ammount.  I also use the powder milk - not a big fan, but I can get some organic milk powder - not sure if it is any better - just as processed  .  I use to have powdered milk a lot as a kid when we lived in PNG, so really don't like it.  I also like to use 220 free dried fruit (have a sulphur alergy) so use a combination of apricots and dried apple as I can get these sulphur free but can't find any peaches .  My kids also love the 'chocolate truffles' and they are a lovely sweet treat without any added sugar. I have converted this recipe if anyone is interested.

[cathy79]

Haven't tried the Chocolate Truffles yet, but look forward to your conversion.  I love black apricots, but are quite expensive.  Oh well, I think the end product is probably a reasonable price compared to a bought one.

Yes, I normally replace nuts with sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds if I want to send things to school.  Works well and tastes great.

[earth mumma]

Hi Cathy

Here it is. Easy peasy and very yummy to boot.  Guilt free healthy chocolate treats.

“Chocolate” Truffles

Ingredients:

80 gm pitted dates
110gm biodynamic/organic sultanas
1tbl boiling water
1tbl unsweetened cocoa powder
45gm organic milk powder
60gm organic desiccated coconut
Extra coconut for rolling the balls in

Method:

Place dates and sultanas in TM bowl, 6-10 sec speed 7 (until finely chopped).
Add boiling water and leave to soak for a few minutes.
Add cocoa powder, milk powder and coconut, 5 secs speed 6. (Add more water if too dry)
Roll/squash into balls and roll in extra coconut.
Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2wks. (Ha ha  )
Makes about 16 walnut sized balls.

For a dairy free option try replacing the milk powder with almond or cashew meal.

Adapted from Julie Maree Wood with Antonia Kidman “Feeding fussy Kids”.

[Thermomixer]

Thanks earth mumma - might make this a whole new post so people can find it quickly (at least a little)

[judydawn]

This is another one DD1 made and loved.

[zebraa]

yum, thanks earth mumma. I don't make anything with 202 in it so thanks for the suggestions for alternatives in the other balls too.

[Shazzy]

These are great - though dont make alot.  Feel like I am being healthy when I want a treat!

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I made these and we didn't go much on them.  I think I played with the recipe too much though.  I used all dried apricots (the peaches would add sweetness) and I used seeds instead of the almonds.  Next time I will stick to the recipe. 

[CreamPuff63]

My DD's love these, they are not as sweet as the Apricot Balls which maybe what you prefer. Its the peaches I think that are high in iron.

[judydawn]

I made these booster balls yesterday using dried fruit salad mix and substituting wheatgerm with oats - hoping I haven't played around with it too much to deprive DH of his source of iron but wanted to try it out on him with what I had in the house before buying the correct ingredients.  Not generally something he would eat but if I tell him it is good for him, he's pretty good about it.

[em]

 i made these twice over the weekend and both times they were gobbled up very quickly! a lovely easy and healthy recipe thankyou

[Songria]

These are wonderful thanks!

I made the mistake of bringing some in to work and offering my colleagues some.  Regretting it now!

Came home and made another batch straight away!
(I should say my 25 month old made them.   )

[nazar]

i love these there so yummy