Satisfy your sweet cravings while nourishing your body and supporting your health with this selection of 3 different bliss ball recipes. The ingredients you use can help increase specific nutrients e.g. omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation and support the immune system; or micronutrients like zinc and magnesium.
Bliss balls are a perfect little nutrient-dense bite and a far cry from the ‘rum balls’ we used to make when I was younger: no sweetened condensed milk or crushed biscuits used here. Bliss balls are delicious but still treats though so try to limit yourself to just 2 or 3.
Bliss Balls: 3 Ways
Date & Walnut Omega-3 Bliss Balls
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
10-12 pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
pinch of sea salt
Additional desiccated coconut or ground flaxseeds for rolling
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until they form a sticky dough.
Roll small spoonfuls of the mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands. Then roll them in additional coconut or flaxseeds for an extra layer of flavour and texture.
Place the bliss balls on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 mins to firm up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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- Put ingredients in food processor
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- Blend until like a sticky dough
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- Roll into balls and coat with ground flaxseeds
Coconut Vanilla Bliss Balls
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut sugar
pinch of sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
1/4 cup cacao powder
Shredded coconut for rolling
In a food processor (or mixing bowl with a fork) cream all the ingredients together.
Roll into balls and then roll balls in shredded coconut. Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 mins. Serve cold.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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- Put all ingredients into a bowl
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- Blend together well with a fork
Lemon & Coconut Bliss Balls
1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
(plus 1/2 cup for coating)
1 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup coconut oil
1-2 tbsp honey (optional but improves the flavour)
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Blend until the mixture starts to mix together like a dough.
Form into small balls using your hands. Roll the balls in the extra coconut and then transfer to a plate.
Leave in the fridge for at least 30 mins to set.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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- Put all ingredients in a food processor
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- Blend until like a sticky dough
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- Roll into balls and coat with coconut
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