Choc Orange, Turmeric and Cinnamon Bliss Balls

by | Oct 27, 2015 | 1 comment

These are the perfect snack! The chocolate and orange flavours with the hint of turmeric compliment each other well.

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsDifficultyBeginner
 1 1/2 cups roasted almonds
 Juice and Zest of 1 organic orange
 1/2 cups shredded organic coconut
 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
 Optional Add Ins: Fresh ginger grated or powder, chopped organic apricots
1

Place almonds into a food processor or thermomix and pulse until broken down to a rough meal consistency.

2

Add the dates and cacao melts and pulse until the dates and cacao melts are broken down.

3

Add all other ingredients and pulse again until all ingredients are combined evenly.

4

Test the mixture by taking a small spoonful of the mixture and rolling it into a ball. If the mixture is too wet add more coconut and/ or more almonds. If the mixture isn’t sticking together well enough add a tsp of water at a time until it reaches the right consistency.

5

Begin rolling all of the mixture into bite sized balls and place into a bowl or a plate. You can also roll the balls in coconut, crushed almonds and cacao powder.

6

Store in an air-tight container the fridge.

Note: These bliss balls freeze really well.

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Ingredients

 1 1/2 cups roasted almonds
 Juice and Zest of 1 organic orange
 1/2 cups shredded organic coconut
 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
 Optional Add Ins: Fresh ginger grated or powder, chopped organic apricots

Directions

1

Place almonds into a food processor or thermomix and pulse until broken down to a rough meal consistency.

2

Add the dates and cacao melts and pulse until the dates and cacao melts are broken down.

3

Add all other ingredients and pulse again until all ingredients are combined evenly.

4

Test the mixture by taking a small spoonful of the mixture and rolling it into a ball. If the mixture is too wet add more coconut and/ or more almonds. If the mixture isn’t sticking together well enough add a tsp of water at a time until it reaches the right consistency.

5

Begin rolling all of the mixture into bite sized balls and place into a bowl or a plate. You can also roll the balls in coconut, crushed almonds and cacao powder.

6

Store in an air-tight container the fridge.

Note: These bliss balls freeze really well.

Choc Orange, Turmeric and Cinnamon Bliss Balls
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1 Comment

  1. Pete

    OMG these sound divine!
    Adding to this weekend’s to do list
    THANK YOU!!

    Reply

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