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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
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins
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. Place the dates, nuts, coconut, sunflower seeds and coconut oil into a high powered blender

  2. Pulse the ingredients until they are roughly chopped

  3. Blend

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

  5. Blend again

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

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

  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

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