Medjool Date Bliss Balls
With just a handful of pantry staple ingredients, pop this Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding into the oven while you have dinner and it will be ready to serve by the time you are finished.
Ingredients
- 12 Organic Medjool dates
- 1 cup Natural Almond meal
- 1/2 cup Organic Desiccated Coconut
- 1/3 cup Organic coconut oil
- 1/3 cup Organic Cacao powder
- 1 tbsp Organic Chia seeds
- 1/3 cup Desiccated Coconut for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Place dates in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard seeds.
- 2. Process dates, almond meal, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cacao powder and chia seeds until mixture comes together. Transfer to a bowl and stand for 20 minutes for chia seeds to soften.
- 3. Place the coconut in a shallow dish.
- 4. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Roll in the coconut to coat.
Why we love these healthy protein balls
A great source of protein as well as fibre and healthy fats, our no-bake snacks are ideal for an energy boost either pre or post workout or just to combat those afternoon food cravings. And, aside from soaking and resting time, they have minimum prepping. By using dates- not honey – as a sweetener they are also vegan friendly. Check out some other protein ball recipes.
What goes into these tasty bliss balls?
Organic Medjool Dates: We use Medjool dates which are a fresh version of the more common dried version. With a deep nearly caramel flavour they make an excellent natural sweetener. Find them in the refrigerated fruit section of the supermarket.
Natural Almond meal: Adds fibre to protein balls as well as working as a flour replacement helping to bind the mixture.
Organic Desiccated Coconut: Is rich in healthy fats as well as fibre. To get extra life out of shredded coconut, store in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent the oils from going rancid. Organic
Coconut oil: While there are many differing opinions regarding the benefits of coconut oil, it does add fat which helps curb hunger.
Organic Cacao powder: Not only gives the chocolate-y flavour to these easy protein balls, it contains antioxidants and has anti inflammatory properties.
Organic Black Chia seeds: Add protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids
