Caramel or Chocolate Bliss Balls
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Serves: 40 balls each
 
Ingredients
  • Caramel Bliss Balls
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cashews
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 12 large (225 grams) medjool dates, pitted (210 grams when pitted)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • OR
  • Chocolate Bliss Balls
  • 1 cup (110 grams) cashews
  • ½ cup (50 grams) raw cacao powder
  • ¼ cup coconut, plus extra for rolling (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter*
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
  1. Caramel Bliss Balls
  2. Place ingredients in a food processor or thermomix and process until well combined
  3. If you like them more textured blend for less time, for a smoother texture, blend for longer
  4. Using a teaspoon and damp hands, roll mixture into small balls
  5. Roll in either coconut or crushed nuts (crushed pistachios look good)
  6. Chocolate Bliss Balls
  7. Place cashews in a food processor or thermomix and process until finely chopped
  8. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and process again until well combined
  9. If you like them more textured blend for less time, for a smoother texture, blend for longer
  10. Using a teaspoon and damp hands, roll mixture into small balls
  11. Roll in either raw cacao powder, coconut or crushed nuts
  12. Store in the fridge to stop your balls from going too soft!
Recipe by Healthy Home Cafe at http://healthyhomecafe.com/2015/12/16/chocolate-and-caramel-bliss-balls/