Vanilla Orange Almond Balls Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

These Vanilla Orange Almond Balls are a delightful and healthy dessert option, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients like almonds, orange zest, and vanilla, they offer a refreshing flavor combination that is both nutritious and delicious.

This Healthy Desserts Recipe is simple to prepare and requires no baking, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. You can easily customize the sweetness and flavors to suit your preferences.

No-Bake Vanilla Orange Almond Balls

These almond balls are made with ground almonds, orange zest, and vanilla extract, rolled into bite-sized treats. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup pitted dates
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded coconut for rolling (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the raw almonds and pitted dates. Pulse until finely ground and well mixed.
Add Flavorings: Add the orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the almond-date mixture. Blend until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed.
Form the Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Coat the Balls: If desired, roll the almond balls in shredded coconut for an added texture and flavor.
Chill and Serve: Place the almond balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a healthy snack or dessert!