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Date oat and coconut power balls – vegan, nut free, lunchbox friendly!

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Date oat and coconut power balls – nut free

Bliss balls, energy balls, power balls – there are many names for these beautiful little babies that are not only your best mate when the 3pm munchies hit, but also a great addition to your little one’s lunchbox as they are completely nut free and allergy friendly and provide sustained energy thanks to rolled oats, dried dates and a smidge of protein powder!

Of course these are very customisable, but here I am offering my quick, easy, healthy and yummy version for a snack/treat/breakfast that my kids actually eat and that is just as good for grown-ups too!

Makes 24 balls

One cup packed dried dates (approx. 170g)

2/3 (two thirds) cup shredded coconut (approx 40g)

1.5 cups rolled oats (approx 120g)

One scoop vegan vanilla or choc protein

1 tbsp raw cacao

Pinch of salt

Start by soaking the dates in hot water until soft. Drain, but keep the date water. Blitz all ingredients in a high-powered blender while adding the date water gradually until the mixture comes together. If you add to much loquid you might have to add some more of the dry ingredients. It’s okay for the mix to be sticky but it should still be able to be formed into balls.

Roll into balls (roughly 22-28 depending on size) and roll in more coconut or oats as desired. Pop into fridge or freezer until ready to eat.

Enjoy!

Cookie Dough Bliss Balls {vg, gf}

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Do you like polishing off raw cookie dough from a mixing bowl? I know you do. Would you like it even more without butter, sugar, white flour, eggs and salmonella? Then you’re in for a treat.

These were a bit of a lucky dip for me. As you know, I love all things legumes. They are a great meat replacement, make hummus (one of my favourite foods) and you can use the liquid from tinned chickpeas and white beans to create healthy egg-free desserts (it’s true!). Beans, chickpeas and co. are also a great replacer for eggs and oil in baked goods and sweet treats, which sounds right up my alley!

I am admittedly a bit late to jump on the bliss ball bandwagon. I like substantial meals – even in between meals! – and bliss balls always seemed a lot of effort for not much benefit! Well – my stance has changed with these little beauts!! Which is even more surprising as I just shoved everything together that I thought might or might not belong in bliss balls: cannellini beans (I know…), oats, dates, seeds, protein powder, tahini and all the other good stuff. Gave it a good blitz, rolled it in balls and stored it in the fridge – and there was bliss! Minimal effort, minimal mess, maximal bliss. Legumes for the win!

I love it how these taste like raw cookie dough, and I think you’ll love it too! And you can tell your mum that you are officially allowed to have these – no more secretly guiltily licking off spoons. These goodies are loaded with omega-3s, fibre, antioxidants, magnesium, protein, iron and much more for a happy mood, glowing skin, brain power and healthy digestion. Let’s tuck in!

Cookie Dough Bliss Balls {vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free}

Healthy Cookie Dough Bliss Balls
Healthy Cookie Dough Bliss Balls

Makes 25 bliss balls

1 425 ml tin of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (reserve the liquid and make mousse au chocolat!)
1/2 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup LSA or flax seeds
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pitted dates
3 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp coconut syrup or maple syrup
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
optional: cocoa powder, coconut flakes etc. for rolling

Start by pulsing the beans together with the dry ingredients (hemp seeds, LSA, oats, protein powder, sea salt) in a high-powered blender until well blended. Add the wet ingredients (dates, coconut syrup, tahini, vanilla extract) and blitz in 15 second increments until well incorporated. You will probably need to add a bit )1-2 tbsp) of filtered water or plant milk to achieve a dough-like consistency. The dough should be easily malleable. Shape 25 little balls, roll in optional toppings if desired and store in the fridge.

Enjoy!