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!
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: 157kcal
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mg
- Potassium: 193mg
- Fiber: 3gSugar: 13g
- Vitamin A: 32IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 43mg
- Iron: 1mg