Fruit and Nut Balls

These sweet treats are tasty and high in fibre.  You can choose to use other dried fruit e.g., raisins, sultanas or craisins, and make up the 2 ⅓ cups of dried fruit with whatever you have in your pantry.

They make an ideal snack and are great to give as a gift. 

Preparation time

30 minutes

Serves

Makes 20 Balls

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What you need:                                                                      

• ¼ cup almonds, natural       

• ½ cup desiccated coconut                                                                                             

• ⅓ cup dried apricots, roughly chopped                                            

• 1 cup dates, roughly chopped                                                                                     

• 1 cup prunes, roughly chopped                                                               

• 1 orange, zest and juice                                                                 

• Extra coconut for rolling                                                                                                      

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Method

• Place the almonds in a food processor and chop finely. Add coconut.

• Add the dried fruits and chop finely.

• Add orange zest and juice and mix thoroughly.

• Shape into small balls (large walnut size) and roll in coconut.

• Store in the refrigerator.

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