Meatless Monday Recipe – Cocoa Fruit Nougats

A Meatless Monday Recipe even a non-vegetarian will love!

Healthy Chocolate Fruit and Nut Balls Recipe

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36 Servings

Serving size – 1 ball

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried figs
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup apricots
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 cup nectarine

Directions:

1. Remove the pits from the prunes and stems from the figs, if necessary. Using the metal blade of a food processor, process the dried fruits and figs until ground and almost paste-like.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cocoa, orange juice and honey with the fruit mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/4″ balls. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.