Description
Delightful no-bake sugar plums combining dried fruits, nuts, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a healthy snack or festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried plums (prunes), chopped
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Chop the dried plums into small pieces.
- Combine the chopped plums, almonds, orange zest, cinnamon, and chia seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Form small balls about the size of a tablespoon from the mixture.
- Roll the balls in coconut flakes to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute almonds with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Adjust sweetness according to personal preference and consider adding other spices like ginger or cardamom for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sugar plum
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sugar plums, no-bake snacks, healthy treats, festive recipes