The flavour of choc orange is one firmly cemented in childhood thanks to one of my favourite cinema snacks – Jaffas! (Popcorn was my other #1) These Choc Orange Energy Balls are delicious, and being nut and processed sugar free, they make a great addition to the school lunch box or after school snack plate. They are also simple enough for the kids to make, my preschooler led the way with this batch!
Choc Orange {Nut & Refined Sugar Free} Energy Balls Recipe
You will need:
- 200gm dates
- 30gm dessicated coconut
- 60gm rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons cacoa or cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 3 Tablespoons orange juice
To make:
1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or hand blender. Process until the oats are finely blended and the mixture comes together.
2. If the mixture is not sticky enough to hold together as balls, add a little more orange juice and process again. If the mixture seems too wet, add a little more oats and process again.
3. Roll teaspoons of mixture into balls of even size. Refrigerate until needed.
Hints & Tips
- For a more intense orange flavour, grate a little orange rind into the processed mixture and buzz again until just combined.
- I love rolling mini energy balls for my girls. You can really make them any size that you wish.
As a child, what was your favourite cinema snack?
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Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
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