These bliss balls are a great snack for kids and active adults, or if you simply need something to add to the lunch boxes. Containing no processed sugar or even honey, the balls are sweetened with dried apricots, coconut and nuts. These are tasty but without being overly sweet. They’re full of healthy fats from coconut oil and nuts, a bit of protein and carbs to keep you going.
Ingredients
- 200 g almond meal about 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil solid form
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds
- 3 lavender flowers violet tips chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 12 dried apricots finely chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds chopped
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut + more to dust with
Instructions
- Use an electric mixer or a food processor, combine and incorporate almond meal, coconut oil, vanilla and lavender flowers. The mix will become crumbly. Add chopped apricots and almonds and mix with your hands. Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix the mixture until it's sticky and slightly wet. It should hold well together.
- Spread extra desiccated coconut on a chopping board, enough to coat the balls in. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls (walnut-sized) and roll them in coconut until totally coated. Refrigerate for an hour before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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