Here is a recipe for "Iron balls" that has been a hit in my mother's group. I haven't made any yet, but I tasted some that one of the other mum's made and they were rather yummo. The recipe says it is high in iron, but I don't know exactly how much...
These sweet little balls are very easy and are packed with iron. They will keep well in lunchboxes for an energy filled morning tea (omit the nuts if the school is nut free) and are an excellent, nutritious snack for you with your morning tea or coffee (better for you than one of those fat laden bikkies). The best news is that just four of them contain as much iron as a cup and a half of spinach. If only Popeye knew about them!
1/2 cup dried peaches
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/4 cup almond meal
1/2 cup dessicated coconut
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons wheatgerm
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1/2 cup extra coconut
Place the dried apricots and peaches in a food processor ad pulse until finely chopped. Add the boiling water and leave the fruit to soak for 10 minutes. Add the almonds, coconut, wheatgerm (exclude for gluten free), skim milk powder and orange juice. Blend until it forms a firm dough. Add an extra tablespoon of water if required to bring the dough together. Roll the dough into small balls and roll in the half cup of extra coconut. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
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