Date Orange Balls

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 1/2 to 2 c. Rice Krispies
  • 1 c. coconut (Angel Flake)

Instructions

  1. Combine dates, butter and sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Cook until blended well (about 5 minutes).
  3. Mixture will become clear.
  4. Let cool slightly.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add orange juice, nuts and Rice Krispies.
  7. When mixture is cool enough to handle, form into balls the size of walnuts and roll in coconut (Angel Flake).
  8. Makes 24 balls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

649 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 43.4g 56% DV
Carbs 65g 24% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 24.4g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 96.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 548.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19% DV
Calcium 33.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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