Apple energy balls

Method

1. Add the dates, apples, quinoa flakes and cinnamon to the food processor and pulse until it is combined well. The mixture will still look slightly crumbly, so test it by squeezing it together with your hands.

2. Using a large tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball and then roll it in the desiccated coconut.

3. Continue until all mixture has been made up and place into the fridge for a couple of hours to set.

4. These are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nicole Avery is a Melbourne mum to five beautiful kids aged four to 15. She is the master organiser behind the popular parenting blog Planning With Kids and the author of a book by the same name, where she shares tips and tricks for organising the chaos of family life.