Orange, apricot and cashew bliss balls

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

This tasty orange, apricot, cashew bliss ball recipe is the ultimate healthy treat. Low cost and super easy to make, this is a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen.

Serves: 18 (makes 18 balls)

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins soaking and 1 hr chilling

Ingredients

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1 cup pitted dates
¼ cup hot water
1 ¼ cup cashew nuts
½ orange, zest only
½ cup apricots, diced
¼ cup sultanasgolden raisinsX
¼ cup coconut thread

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Instructions

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1 Soak dates in hot water for 30 minutes.

2 Process all ingredients, except coconut, in a food processor (including water from dates).

3 Roll into balls. Roll balls in coconut. Place balls in paper cases (if desired), chill for 1 hour then serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 115 cal

Kilojoules 480 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 11 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 10 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.