Bliss balls are a delicious and healthy snack made from all natural ingredients. Easy to make and simple to pack, they are perfect for when you want a sweet little treat, that isn’t too wicked. They are portable, so are good for picnics, packed lunches or a snack during or after exercise. This makes them great for golf, yoga and horse riding to name a few excursions.
You can make up your own concoctions based on a combination of raw nuts, seeds, dried fruit, desiccated coconut, citrus juice, citrus zest, cacao powder, rolled oats, nut butters, tahini and oil (coconut, macadamia or avocado). The right consistency is when you can roll the mixture into a small ball. Remove any cracks as these can split the balls when they firm up. If they feel too crumbly, add a little more liquid from citrus juice, oil or a splash of water. When using chia seeds, you will need to add more liquid, as they expand when moist.
They should be sweet enough if you include dried fruit. If not, add sweetness with a little maple syrup or honey. Remove any hard bits from dried fruit where it met the stalk. If very dry, you can soak them in hot water for 15-30 minutes to soften, then drain and use.
You can eat the balls as they are, or roll them in various toppings – such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, desiccated coconut, finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder or melted chocolate – to coat them. They can be any size, from a large marble to a golf ball.
These are vegan, so long as you don’t use honey.
Experiment and have some fun!
Lime, Nuts & Date Bliss Balls
Serves: (Makes approx 30 balls)
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup pitted and roughly chopped dates
1 cup desiccated coconut
4 tabs freshly squeezed lime juice
4 tabs coconut oil
1 tab finely grated lemon rind
1 pinch salt
Method
- Blend nuts, chia seeds, coconut, oil and salt in food processor.
- Add dates, juice and zest and stir until well combined.
- Roll into small balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
Orange, Almond & Fig Bliss Balls
Serves: (Makes approx 20 balls)
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup dried figs, roughly chopped
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
Juice and zest of one orange
Method
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined.
- Roll into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Optional: Roll in melted dark chocolate for an after dinner treat!
Maple Oaty Tahini Bliss Balls
Serves: (Makes approx 20 balls)
Ingredients
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup rolled oats
3-4 tabs maple syrup
Method
- The oil in tahini typically separates out at the top of the jar. Stir the jar thoroughly before measuring so that there’s enough oil to stop the balls cracking.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and whizz until smooth.
- Roll the balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Optional: Roll the balls in raw or toasted sesame seeds.
