Best Dried Fruit Balls Recipes

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DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!

Provided by DEBBYE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
  • Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

DRIED FRUIT BALLS



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If you love to camp and enjoy the great outdoors as much as my family, here is a take along snack that is sure to please. Using my dehyrator compacts so many things and makes them easy to take along since it removes the need for refrigeration.

Provided by Steel Magnolia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h25m

Yield 30 balls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried dates
1/2 cup dried calimyrna fig
1/2 cup prunes or 1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins (regular or golden)
1 cup crushed walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop dates, figs, prunes/apricots and raisins.
  • In a medium bowl, mix chopped fruit with nuts and seeds.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Shape into 1/2-1" balls.
  • Roll in coconut.
  • Dry in your dehydrator at 135º for 4 to 6 hours, or until crisp on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.8

DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BITES



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These are good energy treats with plenty of healthy fats to satisfy a snacker.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups mixed dried fruit
2 cups raw mixed nuts and seeds
Cinnamon
Coarse salt
1/3 cup raw sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse dried fruit; transfer to a bowl.
  • Pulse nuts and seeds until finely chopped and add to dried fruit with a dash of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
  • Knead together and form 1-inch balls; roll each ball in sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



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Another recipe from Jean B. in Moorland. She brought it to my SIL when they had a wine tasting party this past Dec 07.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cheese ball

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cream cheese, room temp
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped apricot
1/4 cup chopped prune
1/4 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon ground coriander
walnuts or pecans, to roll on outside of ball

Steps:

  • Mix everything together except nuts and roll into a ball.
  • Roll cheese ball into chopped nuts (about 1 cup)of your choice, walnuts or pecans.
  • Chill until ready to use.
  • Jean said the recipe called for 1- 8 ounce pack of cream cheese but she likes to use 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2171.8, Fat 177.9, SaturatedFat 111.7, Cholesterol 558.3, Sodium 1700.3, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 70.9, Protein 52.2

COCONUT FRUIT BALLS



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Healthy little treats for people with sweet tooths. I've made these during the holiday season to bring to functions and was enjoyed by all. I'm really finicky on getting all the dried fruit the same size so it took me a little longer then 20 mins to put this recipe together.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 15 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup sultana, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon condensed milk
1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Finely chopped sultanas, dates and apricots and place them in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Add cinnamon and mix well.
  • Add enough condensed milk (roughly a tablespoon) to make it sticky so the fruit sticks together more easily.
  • Place a teaspoon of mixture in palm of hand and mould/squish/squeezing mixture into a small ball.
  • Place desiccated coconut on plate and roll balls in desiccated coconut, coating the whole ball.
  • Store in refrigerator until your ready to use.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 0.7

DRIED FRUIT ENERGY NUGGETS



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Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g soft dried apricot
100g soft dried date
50g dried cherry
2 tsp coconut oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seed

Steps:

  • Whizz apricots with dates and cherries in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip into a bowl and use your hands to work in coconut oil. Shape the mix into walnut-sized balls, then roll in sesame seeds. Store in an airtight container until you need a quick energy fix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

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