Jaffa Balls

Who doesn't love the classic combination of chocolate and orange? These Jaffa Balls are a take on the traditional Jaffa Cake, with all the delicious chocolatey citrus goodness, but a healthier alternative for that afternoon treat.

INGREDIENTS:

Gluten-Free
Prep time: 10 minutes

• 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup water, to boil
• 1 cup crushed peanuts, shelled
• 1/4 cup crushed cashews
• 50g Seed & Bean Chocolate Dark Chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract​
• Juice squeezed from half an orange

METHOD:

• Place chopped dates and water in a heavy based saucepan and simmer over low heat.
• Stir continuously, allowing the dates to break up and caramelise. Slowly bring to the boil while continuing to stir. The water should evaporate into the date mixture and form a paste.
• Add your chopped chocolate, stirring gently until melted through.
• Remove from heat and stir through vanilla extract and orange juice.
• Finally, stir through crushed nuts. If the mixture is too wet, add some more nuts, until you have a mixture that is not damp, but not crumbly.
• Roll into balls, and allow to set in the fridge for an hour. Keep in the fridge or freezer until all gone!

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