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A bowl of chocolate orange energy bites with orange wedges around it.
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Chocolate Orange Energy Balls

These are the best orange chocolate energy balls. Easy to make these energy bites are full of delicious flavour and are gluten free and vegan.
Prep Time15 minutes
Inactive Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 oz dates
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
  • 6 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 2 navel oranges, for zest and juice

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into your food processor.
  • Process until desired consistency (I still like to have some crunch to mine).
  • Using your palms form ~1 inch balls.
  • Place the balls in the fridge for ~1 hour.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
  2. Store these energy balls in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg