Build Your Own Bliss Balls

Looking for a quick & easy post-workout snack? Why not give these bliss balls a try. Packed full of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs, they will help boost your energy levels after a challenging GOFA workout or when you’re craving something sweet.  We have put together our 3 favorite tasty recipes for you to try!

Raw Nutty Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• • 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds and walnuts)
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pitted dates or prunes
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tsp raw cacao or cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp coconut oil

Method

1. 1. Place the dates and almonds in a food processor and process until well combined.
   2. Add the peanut butter, nuts (chopped up), and blend again until a dough begins to form. If the mix looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water. The mixture should feel a little sticky.
   3. Using your hands, roll out a tablespoon of mixture into snack-sized balls and then roll into desiccated coconut.
   4. Place the balls into a box and store them in the freezer for snacks.

Raspberry Smoothie Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• • ¾ cup (100g) slightly thawed frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (60g) shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup (60g) coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Method

1. 1. Process raspberries, rolled oats, shredded coconut, coconut oil, and seeds in a food processor until almost smooth and well combined.
   2. Using your hands, roll a tablespoon-sized portion of the raspberry mixture into balls. Place onto a lined tray in the fridge for 1-hour or until set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or place into the freezer.

Chocolate Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• • 2 fresh Medjool dates, stones removed
  • ¾ cup almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons raw cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup desiccated or shredded coconut (for coating)

Method

1. 1. Place all ingredients except coconut into the bowl of a food processor.
   2. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.
   3. Tip the coconut onto a board or shallow plate.
   4. Roll the mixture into balls and then coat with coconut. Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge.

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