Cranberry, Orange & Chocolate Hemp Energy Balls

Looking for a healthier festive treat? These chocolate, cranberry & orange hemp energy balls are made with raw, wholefood ingredients with natural plant-based protein and packed full of Christmass-y flavours.

For a healthier treat this Christmas, I’m keeping a supply of these Cranberry, Orange and Cocoa Hemp Energy Balls to hand.

They’re full of fruity, festive flavour and packed with nutritional goodness and plant-based protein.

The hemp seeds give a slightly nutty flavour but also make this recipe nut-free! Always check the label on the hemp hearts you buy though.

Ingredients

• Dried cranberries – Unsweetened preferably
  
  
• Medjool dates
  
  
• Spices – Ground cinnamon and ground mixed spice (you can also use pumpkin pie spice mix)
  
  
• Cacao powder – You can substitute cocoa powder if that’s all you have
  
  
• Shelled hemp seeds – Also known as hemp hearts
  
  
• Fresh orange

Instructions

Mix everything together in a food processor.

Roll into 12 equal-sized balls with your hands.

Roll in cacao powder.

The easiest way to do this is to add a tablespoon of the powder to a container with a lid and shake it with the energy balls inside, for a quick and even coating.

That’s it! Serve and enjoy.

I recommend keeping in the refrigerator for optimal texture and freshness. Eat within 5 days.

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📖 Recipe

Chocolate, Cranberry & Orange Hemp Energy Balls

Yield: 12

Festive energy balls with high-protein hemp seeds, a hint of chocolate and Christmassy cranberry and orange flavours.

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Ingredients

• 80 g (½ cup) dried cranberries
• 100 g (approx 4 or 5) Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground mixed spice (or pumpkin pie spice mix)
• 1 tbsp cacao powder, plus extra for dusting
• 50 g (⅓ cup) shelled hemp seeds
• Zest of ½ orange and approx 1 tbsp fresh juice

Instructions

1. Mix everything expect the orange juice together in a food processor.
2. Add the juice in a teaspoon at a time until the mixture clumps together and is a mouldable consistency.
3. Roll into 12 balls.
4. Dust some extra cacao powder onto a plate in a container and dust the balls.
5. Serve and enjoy! Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1 ball
Amount Per Serving Calories 74Total Fat 2.1gCarbohydrates 12.5gFiber 1.7gSugar 9.7gProtein 2g

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