Raw Orange, Chocolate & Hazelnut Bites
Looking for an afternoon energy boost? Whip up these protein-packed balls made with juicy medjool dates, hazelnuts, coconut and cacao powder – keep a batch of these in the fridge so you'll always have an easy post-workout snack on standby. Cacao is the unprocessed, raw form of cocoa, often used as a healthier alternative.
Instructions
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Place the hazelnuts in a food processor, blitz for 1 min.
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Add the medjool dates, desiccated coconut, raw cacao powder, coconut oil, orange zest and a pinch of salt. Process until fully combined – it should form a clump.
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Shape into 14 balls and roll through any remaining coconut to coat. Pop in the fridge to firm up. These keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
- 100g hazelnuts
- 100g medjool dates
- 100g desiccated coconut
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ orange, juice
- 1 pinch salt
Makes 14
Total time required 10 mins
- Preparation time: 10 mins
- Other time: plus chilling
Recipe published with permission from OcadoLife magazine