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These cocoa-dusted dried fruit energy balls are the perfect guilt-free indulgence—naturally sweet, packed with nutrients, and rich in flavour. Made with a blend of dates, figs, or apricots, these bite-sized treats offer a chewy, caramel-like texture, balanced with the deep richness of cocoa.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup raisins
- ½ cup dried prunes
- ½ cup dried peaches
- ½ cup dried apricot
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 to 2 tablespoon freshly pressed orange juice
- Cocoa powder to coat the balls
Directions
Place the nuts, dried fruits and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground up.
Slowly pour in just enough orange juice to obtain a sticky paste and process everything together.
Form small balls with the nuts and dried fruit paste and place them on a sheet of wax paper to dry for about 2 hours before placing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
If desired, roll the balls in some cocoa powder before letting them air dry for a nice chocolaty addition.
