Raw Hot Cross Buns

Rocky team member Salina has been in the kitchen again! This time with a delicious updated take on a traditional Easter favourite. In her words:

“These little sweeties are a treat to behold for all of my gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and yeast-free friends around this time of the Spring Equinox. While they are not 'hot' buns, they are so reminiscent of the lovely warm spice flavours of the traditional hot cross buns that begin to appear on the bakery shelves at this time of year.

This recipe is simple to create with the handy help of a food processor. The coconut flour imparts a slight baked-goods texture to the 'buns' that you don't generally find with a bliss ball type of treat. Lucuma powder, made from the South American fruit, is packed with beta-carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein and can be found in any good health food store. It gives the buns a delicious hint ofbutterscotch flavour, adding to the warm profile, so don't skip out on this ingredient if you can help it. I only needed one small orange for the quantity of zest and juice required for these buns.

Makes 12-14 depending on how big a baller you are!”

Happy un-baking!

Ball Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 12 medjool dates, pits removed
• 1 Tbsp lucuma powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 Tbsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup raisins

Icing Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil

Method

1. Zest orange and juice, set aside
2. Place almonds in a food processor and process until crumbly
3. Add coconut flour, dates, lucuma, spices, vanilla extract and orange juice
4. Process until combined
5. Add orange zest and raisins. Pulse until just combined
6. Roll into balls then shape into a 'bun'! Set aside in freezer or fridge while you make the icing
7. Combine icing ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth
8. Use a piping bag to squeeze the icing onto 'buns'.
9. Store in Fridge (or freezer to keep longer) then Enjoy with Friends!

You can find more simple, fresh recipes from Salina at wilderhappiness.com