Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 100g ground almonds
- 200g dates, soaked and drained
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Coating Options
- Desiccated coconut (high fibre + fat, low carb)
- Hulled hemp seeds (Omega 3)
- Cocoa nibs (Magnesium)
- Maca powder (adaptogenic)
- Matcha powder (antioxidants)
- Freeze-dried raspberries (Vitamin C)
Method
- Begin by placing the ground almonds in the food processor, add the dates and coconut oil and pulse until fully mixed
- Add the almond butter and cacao and then mix again in the food processor
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Roll in chosen coating.
- Continue doing this until the mixture is finished.
- Place the rolled balls into the freezer for around 1 hour, then remove and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Dates: High calories but full of vitamins, minerals, high in antioxidants, high fibre.
Almonds: High in healthy monounsaturated fats, high in antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, protein, and fibre. Protein will slow the absorption of the carbs in the dates.
Coconut oil: Fat = medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). Your body metabolises MCTs differently to other types of fats, absorbing them directly from your small intestine and rapidly using them for energy.
Cacao: Polyphenols which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Choose raw cocoa or chocolate over 70% cocoa to maximise health benefits.