Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)

Name: Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 people
Ingredients: 50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) raisins; 50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) dates; 40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) dried apricots; 40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) Candied orange peel (or grated orange zest); 5 tablespoon orange juice; 100 g (3.5oz/1 cup) dessicated coconut; 40 g (1.5oz/½ cup) medium porridge oats; 60 g (2oz/¼ cup) Caster sugar (extra fine); 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 50 g (1.75oz/ 3 tbsp) sunflower oil; 2 teaspoon Gingerbread, pumpkin or cinnamon ground spice

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 people
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
British

Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)

Iris Warren

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No bake, coconut, raisin and chocolate snowballs. Low in sugar, packed with dried fruits and rolled in coconut, these healthy Christmas treats are fun to make with kids for the holidays. Gluten free and vegan. YIELD: makes approx 26 bite-sized snowballs.

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Ingredients

Servings

50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) raisins
50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) dates finely chopped
40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) dried apricots finely chopped
40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) Candied orange peel (or grated orange zest) finely chopped
5 tablespoon orange juice
100 g (3.5oz/1 cup) dessicated coconut 60g (2oz) + 40g (1.5oz) for rolling
40 g (1.5oz/½ cup) medium porridge oats
60 g (2oz/¼ cup) Caster sugar (extra fine)
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
50 g (1.75oz/ 3 tbsp) sunflower oil or melted unsalted butter for non-vegans
2 teaspoon Gingerbread, pumpkin or cinnamon ground spice

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Instructions

Place all the above ingredients in a large bowl and mix together with a spoon until all the flavours are well blended.
Form little balls by rolling a couple of teaspoons of the mixture at a time in the palm of your hands. Set aside on a plate or baking sheet then roll in the desiccated coconut. Alternatively, top with a little icing with a tiny chopped glacé cherry (if for adults, add some Grand Marnier to the icing).

Notes

Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best eaten at room temperature with your favourite cup of tea at teatime, mulled wine, French hot chocolate or festive bubbly.
Festive Decor
Cover in icing and top with a bit of glacé cherry to make them look like Express Christmas Puddings. Use to decorate tarts and other holiday desserts.
Measures: Please note that all my recipes are best made using digital kitchen scales in precise metric grams. Both ounces (and cups) are given as a guide.
Nutrition: 117 calories based on 12 servings: 2g protein, 14g carbohydrates.