Nutrition Facts
Chocolate and oat balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 156IU3%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Chocolate and oat balls
Great for kids and adults alike
Servings: 40
Calories: 99kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
Ingredients
- 250 g butter plus 2tbs, softened
- 400 g rolled oats
- 150 g icing/confectioners’ sugar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder (heaped)
- 4 tbsp brewed strong coffee cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
Method
- Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until you have a good, uniform mixture. I usually do it in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, but this isn’t difficult to do by hand.
- Make equal-sized balls (usually the size of a whole walnut), then roll in your chosen covering (see below), before chilling in the fridge. The traditional treat is simply rolled in pearl/nibbed sugar, desiccated/dried shredded coconut or hundreds and thousands/sprinkles.
Flavours and coverings
- ORANGE – This one is for the grown-ups only. Add two tablespoons of Cointreau and 1/4 teaspoon of finely grated orange zest to 200g of your mixture. Roll in chocolate sprinkles.
- ALMOND – Another adults-only one. Add two tablespoons of Amaretto to 200g of your mixture, then roll in toasted, chopped almonds.
- RASPBERRY – Children can enjoy this one. Add one tablespoon of raspberry jam/preserve to 200g of your mixture. Roll in freeze-dried raspberry pieces or chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg