Lauren Burns' - Bliss Balls
A delicious protein-packed snack, these are excellent when you’re craving
something sweet or for packed lunches. They are also a good option for
little people who don’t yet have the teeth to chew nuts well
but can tolerate them in their diet.
Makes about 20
4 fresh dates, pitted
1 cup mixed nuts and seeds
(sunflower seeds, sesame seeds,
walnuts, almonds, cashews,
pumpkin seeds)
1 tablespoon sultanas
1 teaspoon pure cocoa powder
freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange
about ¾ cup desiccated coconut
Put all the ingredients except the coconut in a food processor and blend to a
smooth paste. Roll into small balls and coat in the coconut. Store in the fridge
in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.
Note: Bliss balls can be stored in the freezer and taken out to snack on
as needed. Thaw them first!
Variations
Include 1 teaspoon tahini.
Use carob powder instead of cocoa.