Homemade candies with dried fruits and nuts

Prepare all the ingredients for making homemade sweets. It is better to choose ripe bananas, they will be sweeter and contain less liquid. Dried fruits and nuts can be replaced with others that you like more.

Prepare prunes and dried apricots. You can use any dried fruits of your choice.

Pour boiling water over the dried fruits and let them sit for about 15 minutes. This will not only wash off any dirt but also soften them, making it easier to blend.

Chop the almond into small pieces.

Chop the walnuts into small pieces. You can use your favorite nuts for homemade candy. Cashews or peanuts work well too.

Drain the water from the dried fruits and cut them into medium-sized pieces.

The cutting is necessary to blend everything well and make the candies more uniform.

Mixed chopped nuts.

Peel and slice the bananas into medium-sized pieces.

Put the bananas in a mixing bowl and blend them. If you don't have kitchen appliances, you can use a fork. In that case, the bananas should be mashed well until they become a smooth puree. In this case, the nuts should be chopped as finely as possible.

Add prunes and dried apricots to the bowl with the bananas. If you like sweeter candies, you can add honey or syrup, as well as dates.

Blend the mixture.

Add nuts to the mixture and continue blending.

Gradually add coconut shavings to the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches a thick consistency that can be easily shaped into candies. If the bananas are very juicy, you may need a little more coconut shavings. By the way, you can replace coconut shavings with bran.

Prepare a baking sheet or a large plate to place the finished candies. Cover the form with parchment paper. Wet your hands with water so that the candy mixture does not stick to them, and shape the candies. How? Just take a small amount of the mixture and roll it into a ball or give it an oval shape. Make sure the candies are evenly placed on the plate and are spaced apart. Once you have formed the candies, you can sprinkle coconut shavings on top to coat them on all sides, or pour chocolate over them, or leave them as they are.

Place the plate with homemade candies in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours to allow them to set and become firm. When the candies are set, they are ready. These homemade candies made with almonds, walnuts, dried apricots, prunes, and banana with coconut shavings are perfect for dried fruit and nut lovers. They combine the sweetness, tenderness, and flavors of all the ingredients. They are great with a cup of coffee or tea, as well as a healthy snack. Try different combinations of dried fruits and nuts to create your own unique candy variations. Enjoy your meal!