{"id":6262,"date":"2024-12-30T16:23:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T16:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6262"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:00:46","slug":"slimming-world-fruit-n-nut-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-fruit-n-nut-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World fruit \u2019n\u2019 nut balls\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These nutty nibbles make a great on-the-go snack and are ideal for popping into a lunch box. They\u2019re all suitable for vegans and super-simple to make. They\u2019ll last for up to five days in the fridge and are even freezer-friendly, so you could make up a batch of balls ready for those snackish moments. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Home-made energy balls recipe<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fig and pistachio balls<\/h3>\n\n\n
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These bright bites combine juicy fig and tangy cranberry with the creamy nuttiness of pistachio. Here’s the recipe…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

makes 8
ready in 5 mins (plus one hour to set)
7\u00bd Swips per ball (deduct 7 Swips if using the dried figs and pistachios as part of your Healthy Extra choices)
vegan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

200g dried figs, chopped  
96g shelled pistachios  
30g dried cranberries  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put all the ingredients in your food processor and pulse to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Roll the mixture into 8 equal-size balls and chill for around an hour until set.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cocoa, hazelnut and date balls<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re a fan of chocolate energy balls, this blend of cocoa, hazelnuts and squidgy dates should tick every box. Here\u2019s the recipe… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

makes 8\u00a0
ready in 5 mins (plus 1 hour to set)\u00a0
7 Swips each (deduct 7 Swips if using the dates and hazelnuts as part of your Healthy Extra choices)\u00a0\u00a0
vegan\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

160g dates 
80g hazelnuts  
2 level tsp cocoa powder <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put all the ingredients in your food processor and pulse to combine, scraping down the sides if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Roll the mixture into 8 equal-size balls and chill for an hour, or until set. These balls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apricot, coconut and lime balls <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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These coconutty morsels are a fruity flavour bomb! You can try the recipe here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee and walnut balls<\/a><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n
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The classic cake combination works brilliantly in energy ball form. You can try the recipe here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a Slimming World member, you\u2019ll find more flavours over on our exclusive member app and website, including…  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date and peanut<\/a>
Cocoa and coconut<\/a>
Carrot cake<\/a>
Chocolate orange<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not a member yet, discover two different ways to join<\/a> and unlock our collection of more than 2,000 recipes on the app and website.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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