Who doesn’t love bliss balls? They are a healthy afternoon treat with your cuppa, the perfect pick-me-up for that dreaded afternoon slump, a beloved addition to school lunchboxes or even an energizing breakfast on the run!
Alas, most bliss ball recipes on the nut contain nuts or nut butters, which not only makes them unsuitable for people with allergies, but also unnecessarily high in fat. Here, I present my staple recipe with 5 pantry ingredients!
1 cup (certified gluten free) oats, preferably ground to a coarse flour
1 cup packed (approx. 20) dried dates, pitted, chopped (and soaked in hot water if not using Medjool)
1/4 cup protein powder of choice (vanilla or chocolate works best)
2 tbsp cacao
3 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
cinnamon to taste
pinch of sea salt
First, blend the soaked and drained dates in a high-powered blender until you get a smooth date paste. Add the rest of the ingredient and blend until a smooth doughy ball forms. Shape approx. 24 small bliss balls and refrigerate.
Enjoy! Nat xoxo
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