Hello 2018… A New Year… A New Beginning…!

And I’m Starting this New Year with a single Mantra – Eat Healthy…!

One of the leading food trends of 2018 is sugar alternatives. So, let’s start with January on a positive note by avoiding that extra sugar which you don’t actually need, and still enjoy all the sweetness available from natural sources. Like these bliss balls for example, they are healthy, sweet and nutritious, totally a no-cook fuss-free recipe.

This dish is made by mixing different nuts, adding a sweetening agent like dates/chocolates/honey/maple syrup, and then rolled into little treats. It hardly takes 10 minutes to prepare with only 4 ingredients, and the best part is – you can customize it with endless choices. You can add hemp seeds, chia seeds, cocoa, chocolate chips, or your favorite nuts & dry fruits.

Moist n chewy, these bliss balls work best as a post workout snack, or as little treats to pop into kid’s lunch boxes, or even as an evening snack for that extra sweet craving. Store them in an airtight container and refrigerate, and they stay fresh and taste great for up to 2 weeks!

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

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Bliss Balls

Healthy n Naturally Sweetened, Gluten free n Vegan, Made with Nuts n Dates… a 4 Ingredient, Perfect after-meal Snack… Bliss Balls…!!  

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword bliss balls, energy balls, healthy, snacks

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 16 balls

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• ½ cup cashews
• ½ cup almonds
• 8-10 dates
• ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• Pinch of salt
• Coating: shredded coconut, matcha powder, cocoa powder, grounded walnuts

Instructions

• If your dates are dry, soak them in water for up to 5 minutes to soften. Drain the water and set the dates aside.
• Blend nuts in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add shredded coconut, dates, a pinch of salt, and blend until they combine well and the mixture becomes sticky.
• Roll the mix into equally sized balls and refrigerate airtight for 20 minutes to allow it to set.
• To apply the coating, roll the balls in the coat mixture of your choice. Put a little mix on your palm and roll the balls one by one for a final finish.
• The Bliss Balls are ready to be served. For later use, store the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate up to two weeks.

Notes

1. If the mixture turns too moist, try refrigerating it for 30 minutes to firm up or add more grounded nuts or shredded coconut.

2. Roll them on your palm by moistening with a tiny drop of water so that the balls won’t stick to your hand.

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