Orange Chocolate Energy Balls - Decadent bite-sized treat perfect for those sweet cravings without the oven fuss.
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Orange chocolate energy balls are a tasty and filling snack. Packed with rich cocoa, fibre-rich oats and sweet and tangy orange.
These no-bake energy balls are easy to make with minimal ingredients and procedures. All you need is a food processor, 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes.
These refined sugar-free, no-bake energy balls are perfect for evening or school snacks for kids.
Ingredients
- Dates: Any soft dates work well in this recipe. Make sure to use seedless or remember to take extra time to remove seeds.
- Oats: I have used rolled oats, but porridge oats work as well.
- Oranges: Use fresh oranges that are in season. Both zest and juice are used in this recipe.
- Cocoa Powder: I used unsweetened cocoa powder to make these energy balls decadent.
- Spices: Cinnamon powder to add a hint of spice to the energy bites.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Place oats, dates, cocoa powder, orange zest and juice in a food processor container.
Step 2: Pulse until the ingredients combine well and come together.
Step 3: Grease your palms with oil.
Step 4: Scoop out a portion of the mixture using a tablespoon and shape it into a ball.
Step 5: Roll each ball in cocoa powder and place it on a lined baking sheet.
Step 6: Continue the process until you finish the mixture.
Orange chocolate balls are ready to serve! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Storage
These orange balls stay fresh for up to 7 days if stored properly in a clean and dry airtight container in the fridge.
For extended shelf life, you can freeze them. Place the rolled chocolate orange balls on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag. Ensure to thaw them well in the fridge before serving. Consume within 3 months.
Tips and Tricks
Wet Mixture: If you think the mixture is too wet, you can add dry ingredients such as flax meal or oats to help the mixture firm up.
Dates: If you are not using fresh dates, soak the dates for 15-20 minutes in warm water to soften them.
Dry Mixture: If the mixture is too dry and hard to roll into a ball, add a little more orange juice or coconut oil to get the right consistency.
Kitchen Gadget: You have to use either a food processor or a high-powered blender to process the ingredients.
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Orange Chocolate Energy Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 50 gms Oats
- 150 gms Seedless Dates
- 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Orange Zest
- 2 medium Oranges extract juice
Instructions
- Place oats, dates, cocoa powder, orange zest and juice in a food processor container.50 gms Oats, 150 gms Seedless Dates, 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder, ½ Teaspoon Orange Zest, 2 medium Oranges
- Pulse until the ingredients combine well and come together.
- Grease your palms with oil.
- Scoop out a portion of the mixture using a tablespoon and shape it into a ball.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder and place it on a lined baking sheet.
- Continue the process until you finish the mixture.
Notes
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