Recipes

Bliss Balls

June 12, 2018 by cbattaglia No Comments

One of the easiest and quickest treats I have made! Bliss Balls are a great snack for Morning or Afternoon tea, or if you need to grab something as you’re running out the door. There are so many different types of bliss balls out there, but I love to make ones that have a variety of unsalted nuts and seeds for extra crunch and fibre. Nuts and seeds can help keep you fuller for longer too. I tend to alternate between adding banana to my bliss balls and making some without. The banana keeps them nice and moist (sorry but I had to use it!) but if you’re after a crunchier texture, try without!

Serves 12

Ingredients
  • 150g mixed unsalted nuts and seeds
  • 200g medjool dates, halved
  • 4 WeetbixTM, crushed
  • 6 tbs desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 large banana, ripe, chopped (optional)
Method

Step 1
Add nuts and seeds to food processor and blend for 30 seconds, until coarsely chopped

Step 2
Add medjool dates, weetbix, 2tbs desiccated coconut and vanilla essence. Process until all ingredients are combined

Step 3
Place remaining desiccated coconut into a flat plate

Step 4
Remove one heaped tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll into a ball. Roll the balls lightly in coconut

Step 5
Place on a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 days (if they don’t get eaten beforehand 😉 )

If you prefer your bliss balls to be softer, add 1 banana in step 2