Raw Fruit Cake Bites

By blum099

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mixed, dried fruit – goji berries, sweet cherries, hunza raisins
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup pitted packed dates – chopped
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Coconut Glaze
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut creme
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon cashew butter
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Details

Adapted from vivapura.com

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the dried fruit in the orange and lemon juice for 30- 60 minutes.Grind the almonds, coconut, and cashews to flour in a food processor. Add the dates, extract and zests. Process until the dates are incorporated. Add the soaked fruit along with 2-3 teaspoons of the soak liquid. Pulse briefly – just to incorporate without breaking down the fruit. Stir in the pecans. The dough should be moist but not wet. If it’s a bit too moist, let it chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours. Use a mini ice cream scoop to make balls. Chill in the freezer while making the glaze.


Coconut Glaze:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature until it starts to thicken slightly. Spoon a little bit over the top of each chilled fruit cake. Top with a little bit of orange zest if desired.