Festive choc-orange balls

The go-to treat for the chocolate lovers that is both guilt free and nutritious. Created by a Nutritionist who loves her sweets, to bring you the healthier version of a jaffa truffle. Enjoy!

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Ingredients (makes 20 balls)

1 cup Almonds
1 Tablespoon Cacao
1 teaspoon Orange Zest
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
1/2 cup Pitted Fresh Medjool Dates
pinch Sea Salt
2 Tablespoon Chia Seeds to roll in

Method

Pre soak the almonds the night before (or for 2hrs) in warm water. Using the half cup you have used to measure out the dates, fill with boiling water enough to cover and pre-soak for 2 minutes.
Drain off the water from pre soaking the almonds and dates and place all ingredients into the blender or processor. Blitz until a coarse texture is formed, if mixture is too wet add more almonds until the mixture sticks together between your fingers.
Roll into balls the size of ping pong balls and coat with additional chia seeds. Store the raw cacao and orange balls in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes

Pure jaffa chocolate goodness in every bite. This Cacao and orange raw recipe will really satisfy your sweet cravings and boost your mood during that afternoon slump. Festive healthy raw treats for the office, uni, afternoon high tea or picnic with friends and family. Gluten free, dairy free, no added sugar.

42 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 22 Nov 2021
    12:53 pm
OMG…yes….these would be awesome to add to the Christmas table

- - Jbuttxx said
  - 30 Nov 2019
    6:12 am
An interesting flavour combo

- - BellaB said
  - 28 Nov 2019
    7:28 pm
Salt in a sweet? Seems a little odd.

- - mom414719 said
  - 28 Nov 2019
    8:01 am
With Christmas just around the corner, I should make a test batch of these. ????

- - happymum2018 said
  - 31 Aug 2019
    7:11 pm
Need to try these now thwy sound great

- - mom112023 said
  - 30 Jun 2018
    11:11 pm
Must try these. Thanks for the recipe.

- - mom62624 said
  - 30 Nov 2017
    8:58 am
Love that it is a healthier alternative, thanks.

- - maddisonmelkie@gmail.com said
  - 28 Nov 2017
    7:24 am
Thanks for the recipe these sound healthy

- - Stef said
  - 25 Feb 2017
    2:59 pm
Yum! I just took a screenshot! Thanks for sharing..will let you know my thoughts after I make them! 🙂

- - mom206337 said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    1:57 pm
Great idea for Christmas treats. Thanks.

- - jodiev1980 said
  - 02 Jun 2016
    5:54 pm
Mmmm delicious – healthy Jaffa balls

- - serotonin said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    11:05 pm
These are healthy?! Yes please!! Can’t wait to taste these!

- - Some_Toss said
  - 13 Apr 2016
    3:00 pm
Thank you very much for sharing! This looks fantastic. I can’t wait to try it! 🙂

- - mom165081 said
  - 01 Feb 2016
    9:04 pm
The recipe was so much healthier than I expected! Love it.

- - meljware said
  - 21 Jan 2016
    5:55 pm
Oh yum! These look so delicious. Plus I love how healthy they are.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 19 Jan 2016
    2:23 pm
OMG I just died and went to heaven. I LOVE jaffas but they’re so bad for you. I will absolutely be eating these *stalks to the kitchen right now*

- - ella12 said
  - 06 Jan 2016
    3:49 pm
A nice one here for the Jaffa fans.

- - linaianna said
  - 30 Dec 2015
    9:01 pm
these look good thanks for sharing

- - mom168930 said
  - 17 Dec 2015
    4:20 am
We made these today following recipe and they were yummy yummy yummy thanks for the recipe 🙂
- GingerNotes Nutritionist Simone Nicholls replied
  
  17 Dec 2015 , 10:12 pm
  Oh how wonderful – I’ve got some other tasty ones on my website too 🙂 so pleased you enjoyed the recipe!
- - ella12 said
  - 16 Dec 2015
    9:38 pm
I am not one for jaffa but thanks.