[EN] Fig, pistachio and nuts truffles (recipe also in English on OPSD blog) These energy balls are a healthy snack that are quick and easy to make. You can make these no-bake energy bites using only your food processor, are perfect for when you need a snack. Try them now!
AUTORE: Sonia Monagheddu | OPSD blog
TIPO DI RICETTA: Snack
PORZIONI: 25-30
INGREDIENTI
200 g of dried figs
100 g of dates
100 g of pistachio nuts
50 g of almonds
the zest from an orange
1 tablespoon of orange juice
2 tablespoons of honey
½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
unsweetened cocoa powder
COME PROCEDERE
Finely chop up the pistachio nuts and the almonds. Set aside.
Using a knife, cut the figs and the dates into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the pulp both of the figs and of the dates. Add the grated orange zest, the orange juice, the honey and the cinnamon stirring well with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth mixture.
Moisten your hands with a trickle of oil and shape the truffle mixture into little balls.
Gently roll them in the chopped pistachio nuts and almonds until evenly well-coated.
Line a tray with baking paper.
Arrange the truffles in the tray and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Take your truffles out of the fridge just before serving and dust them with unsweetened cocoa powder.
NOTE
Recipe by Good Food Mag
Recipe by OPSD Il gustoso food blog at https://www.opsd.it/tartufi-vegan/