No-sugar Chocolate Energy Balls

MAKES: 15-20 BALLS

Ingredients

• 160g pitted dates, chopped

• 100g raisins

• 100g oats

• 50g rice bubbles

• ½ tsp orange extract

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 100ml boiling water

Method

1. Measure all of the ingredients into a food processor with the boiling water and blitz until the mixture is finely chopped and well blended.

2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and shape into 15–20 balls.

3. Roll in cocoa powder or coconut as you wish. Chill on a plate in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up before eating.

4. The balls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

PEACH, APPLE AND BLUEBERRY FOOL

MAKES: 6 PORTIONS

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches, quartered

• 1 apple, peeled and diced

• 100g blueberries

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 120ml double cream

• 100ml Greek yogurt

Method

1. Put the peaches and apple into a steamer. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the blueberries for 2 minutes. Blend until smooth using a stick blender. Cool.

2. Whisk the double cream until lightly whipped. Stir in the yogurt. Add the maple syrup to the fruit when cold. Mix into the cream mixture. Spoon into small glasses or pots.

WATERMELON PIZZA

MAKES: 1 WATERMELON PIZZA

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon

• 300g natural yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

• A selection of fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries and redcurrants

• Mint leaves, for decoration

• Honey or maple syrup, to drizzle

Method

1. Cut a thick slice of Watermelon, roughly 1 inch thick.

2. Dollop yogurt onto the slice of watermelon then top with fresh berries, mint and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Cut into pizza slices and serve.