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Peanut and cocoa balls
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Peanut and cocoa balls

These little peanut and cocoa balls are so moreish. They're easy enough for the kids to make. The ultimate, healthier sweet treat.
Serves: 10 (makes 10 balls)
Time to make: 20 mins , plus 2 hours chilling

Total cost: $ 4.60 / $ 0.46 per serve

(at time of publication)


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon no-added-salt-or-sugar peanut butter
  • ½ cup dates, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ cup dried sultanas
  • ⅓ cup dried prunes, finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped

  • Instructions

    1 In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well. Use a food processor to form a tighter mixture if you prefer.

    2 Use wet hands to mould 10 balls. Squeeze mixture tightly so it sticks together.

    3 Place in refrigerator to chill for 2 hours or overnight.

    Nutrition Info (per serve)

    • Kilojoules 500kJ

    • Calories 119cal

    • Protein 3g

    • Total fat 5g

    • Saturated fat 1g

    • Carbohydrates 15g

    • Sugars 14g

    • Dietary fibre 2g

    • Sodium 20mg

    • Calcium 20mg

    • Iron 0.5mg

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check cocoa is gluten free.

    HFG tip

    These balls will keep for up to 10 days chilled in a sealed container.

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    • Average Rating

    • (4.5 / 5)
    Author: Rebecca Johnston
    Photographer: Devin Hart
    First published: Oct 2013

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