A Little Bit of Bliss!

Following on from our last blog we thought we should carry on the topic of healthy options and talk about the tasty healthy snack going around... Bliss Balls. 

Bliss Balls are very popular at the moment and we have made them for kids parties, afternoon teas and for husbands to take to work.... yep the boys even like them (must mean they taste good!). 

The following recipes are perfect for bliss balls and can be made from ingredients you probably already have at home. They look really cute on display and make the perfect addition to a buffet design. 

Some of the key ingredients 

Raw Chocolate Bliss Balls 

Ingredients (makes 20-25) 
300g pitted dates (make sure they're pitted)
300g coconut 
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder 
2 tablespoon of coconut cream (optional)

We usually prep this in the Thermomix but you can use as food processor as well. 

Place all the ingredients in the 'Thermie' or food processor and slowly work up the speed (in 'Thermie' 1-9).

Roll into bite size balls and roll in extra coconut. Set in fridge and then eat and enjoy!

The finished product! Happy husband and work friends.

Apricot and Coconut Balls 

Ingredients (makes 20-25)
50g of granulated nuts
200g dried apricots
1 Tablespoon of orange juice
2 tablespoons of water
70g of coconut
1 tablespoon of maple syrup

Again you will need to use a 'Thermie' or a food processor. 

Place apricots into 'Thermie' or processor and chop (10 secs speed 8 for 'Thermie). Add nuts, water, orange juice. coconut and maple syrup and mix (30 seconds on speed 6).

Roll mixture into bite size balls and roll in extra coconut. Pop in the fridge then eat and enjoy!

The last recipe is from laurenconrad.com but it is just too yummy not too share! Check out Lauren's page she has some fantastic ideas and shares many great recipes and craft ideas. 

Choc chips can be replaced by carob if desired

Raw Snickers Bliss Balls 

Ingredients (makes 15-20)
2 dates
2 cups of almonds
1 tsp of vanilla extract 
1 Tbsp of coconut oil
70% dark chocolate buttons

Again you will need a blending tool! Blend all ingredients together (bar the chocolate buttons). Once coarsely ground roll the ingredients into bite size balls and put in the freezer for about ten minutes. 

Melt chocolate buttons in microwave for 45 seconds and stir (continue until melted). 

Dip half of the ball into the melted chocolate and then freeze again.

These are amazing and actually taste like snickers bars!!! If you are just making these for an at home healthy snack keep them in the freezer they taste great cold ... just watch you teeth.

We would love to hear your bliss ball recipes so please provide them in the comment section below.

Right now into the kitchen to start creating....

#lollyandlace BLISS :) 

Love 

Hayley and Jess xx