Beetroot Energy Bites with Dried Fruit, Almonds and Cacao

Beets are usually thought of as a salad ingredient where their cool sweetness adds a refreshing touch to greens and vinaigrettes. But that same sweetness makes them an impressive if unusual component of treats and desserts — I've used them in the past to delicious and colorful effect in beetroot cake, beetroot chocolate brownies with coconut and beetroot muffins. This time around, the simple roasted beet is the vehicle for some tasty homemade energy balls that I've loaded with dried fruit, almonds and cacao powder. These guilt-free treats will keep you going for a good while and they make an attractive treat for guests too. You really only need one of this little bites to satisfy a craving for sweets, but the temptation to eat more...

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