Giaan’s macadamia and orange bliss balls

With both oranges and macadamia nuts growing on Giaan’s orchard in Northern NSW, this bliss ball treat makes the most of the available produce. Tasting a bit like a healthy Jaffa, each ingredient adds not only flavour but health and nutritional benefits too. It makes such a perfect snack for the whole family that a double batch is highly recommended!
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Servings 8 serves
Course Snack
Perfect for Healthy Snack
Skill level Easy

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup macadamia nuts raw or roasted
  • 6 medjool dates pips removed
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • Zest of an orange
  • 2 tsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except the chia seeds to a food processor and blend for a couple of minutes until the mixture comes together.
  • Add the chia seeds and pulse briefly to combine.
  • Roll the mixture into 8 even sized balls.
  • Grate over some extra orange zest if desired. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

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