1: Place the dried apricots in a heatproof bowl and pour on the boiling water. Cover and leave to soak for 10 minutes.

2: Put the rest of the ingredients into a food processor. Drain the apricots in a sieve over a bowl to save the water. Add the apricots to the food processor and pulse until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little of the apricot water and pulse again.

3: Divide the mixture into 20 balls, each a little larger than a golf ball, and roll each ball well so they’re evenly sized.

4: Place on a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Store any uneaten energy balls in the fridge and eat within 10 days.

To freeze:

Freeze the energy balls on a baking tray so they don’t stick together, then transfer to a rigid container. Defrost in the fridge.