Easy bliss balls – Energy Balls

Bliss balls are small power packed treats and my favorite snack. Store bought versions are quite expensive. These homemade energy balls are so easy to make and pocket friendly too.

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Ingredients

This recipe uses a combination of super foods. And you can customize it in a myriad ways. Shortly about that but for now, I encourage you all to just read about the ingredients.

Dates

These are the base for these balls. For making any sort of energy balls, I recommend using soft dates. Medjool dates are quite expensive but not the only option.

Ajwa dates and Safawi dates are fantastic budget friendly alternatives. You can find them in middle eastern stores and even in Indian groceries. 

Goji berries

are my favorite super food ever. These tiny red berries are slightly tangy and mildly sweet with a hint of salt. They are common in Asia and used in teas and soups too. 

You can substitute them with regular Sultanas or raisins or even dried apricots.

Seeds

These balls have pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and sesame seeds in them. Sunflower seeds work well in place of the pumpkin seeds here. 

I personally love white sesame seeds. But understanding that there are so many with sesame seed allergies, I recommend using flax seeds as a substitute. 

However, rolling these balls in flax seeds is not a good idea. They neither taste good nor are visually appealing.

Shelf life and storage

• Store energy balls in a clean air tight container that is dry and moisture free.
• They keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• You can easily make these over the weekend and enjoy them as a healthy snack through the week.

Recipe Notes

• Using a high speed blender is key to making some fantastic bliss balls.
• I recommend pulsing the ingredients in short bursts instead of blending them at full speed. This gives an even texture and prevents the blender from heating up.
• Chopping the dried fruit (dates and figs here) makes the whole job easier.

Method 

1. 1. In a high power high speed blender, place the nuts and seeds and pulse coarsely.

1. 1. Remove to a bowl.

1. 1. Now, add the goji berries, dates and figs and pulse again.

1. 1. You will have a very sticky coarse mixture now,

1. 1. To this, add the nut and seed mixture and pulse once again until thoroughly combined.

1. 1. Once done, shape the mixture into small balls.

1. 1. Spread sesame seeds on a plate and roll each ball over this evenly making sure the sesame coats the balls well.

1. 1. Your super foods energy balls are ready.

 

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Easy Bliss Balls

These bliss balls use a combination of dried fruit, seeds and nuts including Goji berries and pumpkin seeds.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: International

Servings: 10 pieces

Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

• 15 Dates pitted
• 6 dried figs
• 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1 tbsp Sunflower seeds
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup Goji berries
• 1/4 cup Almonds

For rolling the balls

• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

Instructions

• In a high power high speed blender, place the nuts and seeds and pulse coarsely.
• Remove to a bowl.
• Now, add the goji berries, dates and figs and pulse again.
• You will have a very sticky coarse mixture now,
• To this, add the nut and seed mixture and pulse once again until thoroughly combined.
• Once done, shape the mixture into small balls.
• Spread sesame seeds on a plate and roll each ball over this evenly making sure the sesame coats the balls well.
• Your super foods energy balls are ready.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

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