Fruit Balls

Difficulty | Makes 40 balls | Book 7

Fruit Balls book 7
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¾ cup sultanas
¾ cup dried dates
¾ cup prunes
¾ cup dried apricots
¾ cup dried Goji berries
½ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ cup fresh orange juice
½ cup desiccated coconut

Per ball
FatTotal0.8g
Saturated0.6g
Fibre1.8g
Protein0.8g
CarbsTotal9.7g
Sugar9.2g
Sodium4mg
Kilojoules206 (cals 49)
GI RatingLow

Method

  1. Roughly chop all fruit then place in a strong food processor with all remaining ingredients except coconut. Blend until combined.
  2. Measure each ball to weigh about 20g per ball (about a dessertspoon) and roll into a round shape ball.
  3. Place coconut into a medium size mixing bowl then coat each ball in coconut. Repeat this until you have 40 balls. Best kept refrigerated.

Suitable to be frozen.

NOTE: An adapted version of this recipe is also in More Cooking for 1 or 2 people

Dietitian's tip

This healthy dried fruit snack is high in B vitamins and mineral. If you would like to have two balls as a snack select the plain fruit option, as it is lower in calories.


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