At first glance, nut and fruit balls may seem like a tiny, unassuming snack, but they are packed with potential. These bite-sized bombs have been embraced by the most discerning of taste buds for their rich, natural flavors and innate ability to deliver an instant boost of energy.
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Nut and Fruit Balls
The world of snacking has undergone a delicious transformation. Long gone are the days when a snack break meant grabbing something from a vending machine or a bag of chips from the pantry. The modern individual craves snacks that provide more than just a quick fix—they desire food that nourishes and sustains, fueling their demanding lifestyles. Health enthusiasts, vegans, athletes, and everyday snackers alike are turning to a convenient, energy-packed solution that's as versatile and delicious as it is nutritious: the almighty nut and fruit ball.
While nut and fruit balls are a complete snack on their own, pairing them with other foods can enhance your snacking experience and offer additional nutritional benefits. Pair your nut and fruit balls with Homemade Yogurt or a Fruit Salad with Lemon Dressing.
Ingredients
Serves: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes and 2 hours
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup dates, pitted
- ½ cup dried figs
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dried apricot
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 to 2 tablespoon freshly pressed orange juice
- Cocoa powder, optional, to coat the balls
How to Make Nut and Fruit Balls
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.
More Snacks and Appetizers Recipes
If you love snacks as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- 20 Paleo Football Season Appetizers & Snacks
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📖 Recipe
Nut and Fruit Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup dates pitted
- ½ cup dried figs
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dried apricot
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 to 2 tablespoon freshly pressed orange juice
- Cocoa powder optional, to coat the balls
Instructions
- Place the nuts, dried fruits and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground up.½ cup pecans, ½ cup walnuts, ½ cup dates, ½ cup dried figs, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup dried apricot, 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Slowly pour in just enough orange juice to obtain a sticky paste and process everything together.1 to 2 tablespoon freshly pressed orange juice
- 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.Cocoa powder
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