Nut and Fruit Balls
The charm of nut and fruit balls goes beyond convenience; it lies in their versatility and ability to adapt to the needs of every snacker.
Servings 12 people
Calories 123kcal
Cost $15
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
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg