Satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free with these irresistible Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites! Crafted from the goodness of dried dates and almonds, each bite is a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients. Infused with the zesty essence of orange and the rich indulgence of chocolate, these little treats are yummy.
What's more, these little bites have no added sugar, making them a perfect guilt-free indulgence for any time of day. Whip up a batch in advance and store them in a little tub for whenever the craving strikes.
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Calories in Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites
This Little Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites are 39 calories per piece.
If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of under 100 calorie recipes.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Dried Dates: Sweet, chewy, and packed with natural goodness, dates bring a caramel-like richness to these bites. Removing the pits ensures a smooth and seamless blending process, allowing their sweet flavour to shine through in every bite.
- Almonds: Crunchy and nutty, almonds provide a hearty texture and a dose of wholesome goodness to these treats. Rich in healthy fats, protein, and fibre, they add a satisfying crunch and elevate the overall nutritional profile of the bites.
- Orange Extract: Bursting with citrusy zest, orange extract infuses these bites with a bright and refreshing flavour. Its aromatic essence complements the sweetness of the dates and the richness of the cocoa powder, adding a delightful twist to every bite.
- Cocoa Powder: Deep, indulgent, and intensely chocolatey, cocoa powder forms the decadent backbone of these treats. Opting for 100% cocoa powder ensures pure chocolatey goodness without any added sugars or fillers, allowing the rich cocoa flavour to take centre stage. Do not use hot chocolate powder.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
Explore endless possibilities with these easy variations and substitutes for your Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites!
- Nut Butter Swirl: For a creamy twist, try swirling a dollop of your favourite nut butter into the mixture before shaping the bites. Peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter all make delicious additions, adding richness and depth to the flavour profile.
- Coconut Flakes: Add a tropical flair by rolling the finished bites in unsweetened coconut flakes. Not only does this add a delightful crunch, but it also enhances the overall texture and imparts a hint of coconut flavour to each bite.
- Spice Infusion: Elevate the flavour profile with a pinch of your favourite spices. Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a touch of cayenne pepper can add warmth and complexity to the bites, creating a more dynamic taste experience.
- Different Extracts: Try flavouring with some different extracts like vanilla, coconut etc
- Nut-Free Option: If you have nut allergies or simply prefer a nut-free option, you can substitute the almonds with seeds such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. These seeds offer a similar crunchy texture and are packed with nutrients, making them an excellent alternative.
- Fruit Variations: Experiment with different dried fruits to customize the flavour of your bites. Dried cranberries, apricots, or figs can add a unique sweetness and tanginess to the mix, creating a flavourful variation that's sure to please your taste buds.
- Chocolate Indulgence: Incorporate chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips into the mixture for an extra decadent touch of chocolatey goodness.
Storage Tips!
Once your Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites are made, it's important to store them properly to maintain their freshness and flavour. Follow these simple tips for optimal storage:
- Air-Tight Container: Transfer the bites to an air-tight container to keep them fresh for longer. Choose a container that seals tightly to prevent air from entering and causing the bites to dry out. They should keep about 3 days in a container.
- Refrigeration: Store the container of bites in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Layering: If stacking the bites in the container, consider placing parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
- Labeling: Don't forget to label the container with the date of preparation to keep track of freshness and type you have made, especially if making different versions.
With these storage tips, your Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites will stay delicious for whenever you need a tasty treat!
More Sweet Treats
If you'd like some more low calorie sweet treats, check out my desserts, sweet treats and cakes section of recipes:
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- White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake with Biscoff Cookie Crumb
- Squidgy Chocolate Cake
- Clementine Orange Almond Cake
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Recipe Card
Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites
Healthy Chocolate Orange Bites! Crafted from the goodness of dried dates and almonds, each bite is a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients. Infused with the zesty essence of orange and the rich indulgence of chocolate, these little treats are yummy.
Ingredients
- 12 dates - remove pits
- 32 Almonds
- 1 teaspoon of orange extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (use 100% cocoa powder)
Instructions
- Place nuts in a mini food processor and blitz till small chunks.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to blitz until it all forms together.
- Place on parchment paper and split into 4 equal size portions. How you divide it up is totally up to you, you can roll into balls or roll it out in between two pieces of parchment and cut into 16 equal sized square bites.
Notes
Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:
- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
- WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs - due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
- Gluten Free Friendly
- Dairy Free Friendly
- Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly
- Whole30/Paleo Friendly
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Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1 BITEAmount Per Serving Calories 33Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 13mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 1g
Nutritional information and valuesetc are an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate by the ingredients you use.
Karen says
Love this! These are the same idea as a NAKD bar. Great idea for a HEB I think.
Carokine says
Just made these and they are so yummy! The mixture didn't come together for me so I used my hands to compress and form into 16, it worked just fine!