Spider energy balls
Looking for spider-themed treats for a Halloween party or celebration? Try my nut free spider energy balls. They're the perfect spooky spider snack for kids to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 200 g dates* or prunes chopped
- 20 g desiccated coconut
- 20 g pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 50 g oats
To decorate
- pretzels for the legs
- edible eyes, chocolate chips raisins or sunflower seeds for the eyes
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients apart from the extra coconut in a food processor.
- Pulse until well combined.
- Lightly oil your hands (to stop the mixture sticking) then roll the mixture into balls.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and then keep refrigerated.
- To make into spooky spiders break off bits of pretzel and add to the energy ball for legs.
- Add eyes - you can use sunflower seeds, raisins, chocolate chips or edible eyes for this
Notes
- If your dates are looking dry soak them in boiling water for 20 minutes before starting this recipe.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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