Orange Energy Bites

It’s always great to have tasty, healthy snack options. These are made from wholesome ingredients.

Serves: Makes 8 balls
Prep Time: 20 mins
Nutritional Information:

• Protein: 3.5g
• Fat: 7.8g
• Carbohydrate: 24g
• Calories: 189

Ingredients:

• 80g desiccated coconut
• 190g dates, pitted and chopped
• 100g raisins
• Juice of 1 large orange
• 100g porridge oats
• 60g sunflower seeds
• 2tbsp. good quality cocoa powder

Method:

1. Spread the coconut on a big plate and set aside. Soak the raisins and dates in the orange juice for 15 minutes.
2. Place the dates, raisins, orange juice, oats, seeds and cocoa powder in a food processor and blitz until you have a paste.
3. Using your hands roll the paste into balls, then roll each ball in the desiccated coconut until coated. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.