VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE
Bliss balls make a fantastic snack or treat after dinner. They’re super easy to make and are great for kids too.
Nutrition Information
These Choc Orange Bliss Balls contain many nutrients – fibre from the almonds and fresh dates, vitamin C from the orange, healthy fats from the almonds, and antioxidants from the cacao powder and nibs. Dates and nuts are “energy dense” foods, which means that a small amount contains a large amount of nutrients. For this reason, try to stick to eating just one bliss ball at a time.
Ingredients
Makes around 16 balls:
1 1/4 cups raw unsalted almonds
1 1/2 cups fresh pitted dates
1/2 cup cacao powder
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of 1/2 orange
1/4 cup cacao nibs
Method
1. Place 1/4 cup almonds in a food processor and blitz to a fine crumb
2. Remove from the food processor and set aside in a small bowl
3. Add the remaining cup of almonds, cacao powder and the orange zest and juice to the processor
4. Blitz, adding one date at a time, until the mixture is smooth and well combined
5. Add the cacao nibs and blitz for a further 15 seconds
6. Remove the mixture from the food processor, rolling into small balls and coating in the almond crumb
7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Tips & Tricks
For something different, try coating the balls in shredded or desiccated coconut, chia seeds, or cacao powder.
