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chocolate Bliss balls

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Looking for a healthier way to "treat" yourself. These delicious nourishing bliss balls will hit the spot! Filled with fibre and high in protein and calcium, they are not only a delicious treat, but a healthy food to keep you going through the day. Note – while bliss balls are a healthy snack option, eat in moderation as they are high in calories! Nutritional information for this recipe is based per bliss ball approx 20g

Chocolate Bliss Ball recipe

Perfect on-the-go nutrient dense snack providing a mix of vitamins and minerals
Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 30
Calories: 120
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Sweet treats high in protein, fibre and calcium

Ingredients
  • 2 cup dried dates (chopped)
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa (heaped (add more to your tastes))
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut (Extra coconut for rolling the balls in at the end)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional. You can use one drop of pure peppermint oil instead)
  • 3 tablespoons water (you may need to add more or less)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Place the dates, nuts, coconut, sunflower seeds and coconut oil into a high powered blender

  2. 2

    Pulse the ingredients until they are roughly chopped

  3. 3

    Blend

  4. 4

    The ingredients will begin to stick to the sides. Scrape and add vanilla and water

  5. 5

    Blend again

  6. 6

    Once finely blended pinch between the fingers to see if it sticks together. If it doesn't you will need to blend a little more and add another tablespoon of water

  7. 7

    Tip out into a bowl and roll out into small balls about 2.5cm in diameter

  8. 8

    Place some coconut in a container and roll the balls individually in the coconut.

  9. 9
    Close-up of chocolate coconut balls on crinkled parchment, highlighting texture.

    Store in the fridge for up to one week. These freeze really well

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 84kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 7g
Protein 1.4g3%
Calcium 17 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Eat in moderation
  • freeze well
Keywords: home made, vegan, gluten free, high protein
Read it online: https://chrysaliswellness.com.au/recipe/chocolate-bliss-balls/