Fruit, Nut and Spice Festive Truffles

Looking for a festive indulgence that is healthy as well? Try blending up these dairy-free, gluten-free, fruit and nut truffles. Also great to give away as a gift.

100 g raisins (2/3 cup)
Juice of half an orange
1 tsp finely grated orange rind
1 tsp mixed spice (i.e. cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom)
100 g mixed nuts
2 tsp ground flaxseed
1 Tblsp coconut oil
Desiccated coconut for rolling

Desiccated coconut for rolling
Mix the raisins, orange juice, finely grated orange rind and mix spice in a glass jug and leave to marinate overnight (or for at least 3 hours).
Add mix to Omniblend and blend using PULSE until incorporated well
Add in the nuts
Blend using PULSE until everything starts sticking together. You are going for a ‘rough blend’ – not completely smooth
Mix in the ground flaxseed and coconut oil with a spoon.
Spread a layer of desiccated coconut onto a plate.
Drop spoonfuls of the mix onto the coconut and then roll into balls.
Refrigerate for an hour or more before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from kindearth.net

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