Or raw cookie batter. Or chocolate balls. Whatever you decide to call them, these are a delicious little treat for anyone in the family. My baby boy has been noshing down on these since he was about 9 months and I get satisfied grins from him and clapping hands, so they definitely hit the spot!

Now, I know this is not a vegetable post, but what this is, instead, is a post that will get a sweet treat into your child that is filled with nutrition and calories, without any nasties. My 6 year old has a jaw achingly sweet tooth, and yet these seem to make her very happy.

What I like most about this recipe is that any nut will work here, so if your child has a specific nut allergy you can chop and change as you please. Obviously be aware of any nut allergies before you go ahead and make this, though!

I personally like to make this with peanut butter, but any nut butter (or whole nuts) will do. I have made this with mixed nuts in the past also. Brazil, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts work especially well.

If you are using whole nuts, put a large handful into the magimix and blitz until very fine. (Otherwise, put a large spoonful of peanut butter into the magimix). Followed by a tablespoon of good cocoa, a teaspoon or so of desiccated coconut (optional), 3 medjool dates and a teaspoon if water and blitz. Really blitz until the dates are soft, the coconut starts to release its oil and the batter clumps together.

Take a teaspoon and scoop and roll into little balls. Or, like I have done, press the mixture into a ramekin and dig in.

Enjoy! Xx