Ingredients 15 Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips Decorations 1 metre black liquorice rope 16 tic tacs, halved chocolate Persian Fairy floss Method Place dates, peanut butter, vanilla, oats, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cocoa and chocolate chips together in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Using a tablespoon as a measure, roll mixture into 16 balls and set aside until required. For the decorations, cut liquorice into 16 x 5cm long pieces and using a sharp knife cut each piece into 8 legs. Push 4 liquorice legs into each side of energy ball and press 2 halved tic tacs on the front for eyes. Repeat process with remaining balls. Serve spider energy balls on a plate covered in Persian fairy floss. Don’t forget to check out Adelaide Central Market’s School Holiday Market Trail where each little foodie will receive a market bag and map and visit each of the ten pit-stops to receive a sample item at each stop. Ends Friday, $18 per child (bookings recommended), October School Holidays Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 12pm AND 2pm – 4pm. adelaidecentralmarket.com.au     Follow KIDDO on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter  

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