Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)
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Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)
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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
- 50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) raisins
- 50 g (1.75oz/¼ cup) dates finely chopped
- 40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) dried apricot finely chopped
- 40 g (1.5oz/¼ cup) candied orange peel finely chopped, or grated orange zest
- 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) porridge oats medium
- 60 g (2oz/¼ cup) caster sugar extra fine
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 50 g (1.75oz/ 3 tbsp) sunflower oil or melted unsalted butter for non-vegans
- 2 teaspoon gingerbread spice or pumpkin or cinnamon ground spice
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.
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