Snowballs (No Bake Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites)
Jill Colonna
No bake, coconut, raisin and chocolate snowballs. Low in sugar, packed with dried fruits and rolled in coconut, these healthy treats are fun to make with kids for the holidays. Gluten free and vegan. YIELD: makes approx 26 bite-sized snowballs.
100g (3.5oz/1 cup)Dessicated coconut60g (2oz) + 40g (1.5oz) for rolling
40g (1.5oz/½ cup)Medium porridge oats
60g (2oz/¼ cup)Caster sugar (extra fine)
2tablespoonUnsweetened cocoa powder
50g (1.75oz)Sunflower oilor melted unsalted butter for non-vegans
2teaspoonGingerbread, pumpkin or cinnamon ground spice
Instructions
Place all the above ingredients in a large bowl and mix together with a spoon until all the flavours are well blended.
Form little balls by rolling a couple of teaspoons of the mixture at a time in the palm of your hands. Set aside on a plate or baking sheet then roll in the desiccated coconut. Alternatively, top with a little icing with a tiny chopped glacé cherry (if for adults, add some Grand Marnier to the icing).
Notes
Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best eaten at room temperature with your favourite cup of tea at teatime, mulled wine or festive bubbly.Festive Decor
Cover in icing and top with a bit of glacé cherry to make them look like Express Christmas Puddings;
Measures: Please note that all my recipes are best made using digital kitchen scales in precise metric grams. Both ounces (and cups) are given as a guide.Nutrition: 117 calories based on 12 servings: 2g protein, 14g carbohydrates.