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.
