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Ginger and coconut balls

 
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Serves: 10 (makes 10 balls)
Time to make: 20 mins, plus 2 hrs chilling
Total cost: $4.50 / $0.45 per serve
(at time of publication)
Dairy freeGluten freeLow fatLow kilojouleLow sodium
Full ingredients list: 
  • 1/2 cup dates, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup pitted prunes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crystallised ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup unsalted cashews,  finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Nutritional information (per serve)

Kilojoules: 
416kJ
Calories: 
99cal
Protein: 
1.2g
Total fat: 
3.4g
Saturated fat: 
1.4g
Carbohydrates: 
15.7g
Sugars: 
14.3g
Dietary fibre: 
2.1g
Sodium: 
5.6mg
Calcium: 
11mg
Iron: 
0.7mg

Instructions

Instructions and steps: 

Step 1 Combine all ingredients, except coconut, in a large bowl; mix well. (To form a finer mixture, blend ingredients in a food processor.)

Step 2 Wet hands and form mixture into 10 balls, squeezing tightly so each ball holds its shape.

Step 3 Roll balls in desiccated coconut, then place in fridge to chill for 2 hours, or overnight.

About this recipe

Recipe by: 
Rebecca Johnston
First published: January 2014
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