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Sunday, 26 June 2016

CHOCOLATE JUNGLE BLISS BALLS


This bliss balls are a great mixture or 'jungle' of healthy & wholesome ingredients. They have been selling like hotcakes at the studio and my stash at home is very quickly disappearing! Here is the recipe for those of you that have the time / want to make these bliss balls. I used quinoa flakes for those intolerant or allergic to oats, however oats are much cheaper. You can omit the cashews for 1 cup of another type of nut, such as macadamia, walnut or pecan or you can use a combination of different types of nuts. If you do not have a processor or blender, you can wrap the cup of nuts in glad wrap, seal all edges and use a mallet to chop the nuts.  


INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flakes 
  • 2 tablespoons non-flavoured maple syrup, honey or rice malt syrup
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder 
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped (use a processor or blender)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (in liquid form)
  • 1/4 cup LSA (ground linseeds, sunflower seeds & almonds)
  • 1/4 cup goji berries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 4-5 tablespoons of water, plus extra to roll 
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut- to roll

METHOD

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to combine. You may need to get your hands into the mixture so make sure they are clean. 

2. To roll the balls- have a cup with some water by your side and a plate with the coconut. Wet your hands slightly before rolling the mixture into a little ball, then roll the ball into the coconut, then place in a container or jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks (if they last that long!). 


Makes / 16 bigger bliss balls / 20 smaller 

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