Tell me, how is your back to school transition going? With shoes to find, kids to clean and lunch boxes to be packed, I never realised it would be so hard to JUST. GET. OUT. THE. DOOR! For us, this is the first time attempting the school morning routine. Our beautiful, energetic, spirited Addison is finally in ‘big school’ and none of us could be happier (yeah okay, maybe I’m most excited of all).
Today was her first full day at big school and she had an awesome day. Apparently it went something like this:
1. Play with the Mr Potato Heads
2. Have morning tea
3. Play with the Mr Potato Heads
4. Have Lunch
5. Have a rest
6. Play with the Mr Potato Heads
So I guess I’m paying a lot of money for a box of Mr Potato Heads…
I pick her up from school and after getting her daily rundown in the car, she starts with the ‘Muuuum, I’m hungry’. Yep, you know what I’m talking about.
So it’s 3.30pm by the time I get home, it’s about 40 degrees inside, baby Scarlett wants to be fed and I’m 2 days behind in the shopping so theres NO food in the fridge (except that brown apple that keeps making it’s way back into the fruit bowl) ‘Muuum I’m hungry!’
I needed something quick and that doesn’t require any cooking because IT’S 40 DEGREES INSIDE!
Here’s what I whipped up:
Cashew Coconut Balls
Makes about 15 balls
1 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
1. Place cashews and coconut into a food processor and blitz until fine.
2. Add all other ingredients and blend until it starts to come together. You can add more coconut milk if needed.
3. Taste to see if it needs any more maple syrup.
4. Form into small balls and roll in desiccated coconut.
5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
My daughter (and I) seriously love these and we always have some variation in the fridge. I would love to hear how you go making them and if they are a winner with your kids. Let me know in the comments below or on our Facebook Page!
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