Guess what? No blender, food processor, oven or hob is needed for this easy, delicious sweet and salty recipe. Naturally sweet, nutritious, high in fibre and healthy fats.
RECIPE | Yields: approximately 16 balls | Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup medjool dates (soaked)
½ cup rolled oats (*can sub gluten-free oats)
½ cup oat flour (*can sub almond/macadamia flour)
2 tbsp. plant protein powder (in this recipe, I have used the Misfits salted caramel flavoured vegan protein powder)
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nut butter of choice
½ cup chopped roasted macadamias (can sub dark chocolate chips or any other nuts of choice)
¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
Method:
Start by carefully pitting each date.
Place the pitted dates in a bowl and soak in boiling water for approximately 15-20 minutes (if you are using dried dates, soak them for at least an hour).
Drain the dates.
Using a fork, mash together the softened dates with half a cup of boiling water until sticky and smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix together until a dough-like consistency forms. If the mixture appears too dry, add an additional 1-2 tbsp. of boiling water.
Using your hands, roll out individual bitesize bliss balls (use approximately 1 heaped tbsp. of the mixture per ball).
Store in an airtight container either in the fridge or freezer and enjoy as a delicious sweet treat or post workout snack!
Nutritional Content per Bliss Ball
Total Energy 107 kcal
Protein 3 g
Total Fat 6 g
Net Carbohydrates 9.4 g
Dietary Fibre 1.8 g
Total Sugar 5.4 g
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