I went through a stage quite some time back where I was experimenting with lots of different Bliss Ball varieties with traditional date & cacao balls, fig & goji bliss balls and apricot & almond balls all getting a run in my kitchen. I hadn’t made any in such a long time so when I was trying to think of a tasty snack to take to work I decided it was time to try a new flavour combination. I had a rather large supply of dried cranberries on hand so Cashew and Cranberry Bliss Balls seemed the appropriate way to go!
Ingredients List
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried dates
- 2tbs raw cacao powder
- 1tbs coconut flakes (plus more for rolling)
- 2tbs coconut oil
Steps
- Place the cranberries and dates in a bowl and cover in boiling water for a 2-3 minutes to soften then drain
- Put the cashews in a food processor and blitz until in small pieces
- Add the cranberries, dates, cacao powder and coconut flakes and blitz to form a paste
- Add the coconut oil slowly while blitzing the mixture until it comes together to form a sticky dough
- Roll the dough into small balls and roll them in coconut to coat the outside then place on a tray
- Freeze for 30 minutes then enjoy!
These are best stored in the fridge and will last about a week (well, if you don’t eat them all beforehand!). They’re a delicious sweet treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about snacking on so are perfect for that 3pm slump at work!
Do you have a favourite bliss ball flavour combination?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
Lila
February 24, 2014 at 3:07 pm (10 years ago)Yum! You seriously have the best recipes!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
February 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm (10 years ago)Says you Lila!
Elizabeth
February 24, 2014 at 5:27 pm (10 years ago)These look great. I’ve got a rather large amount of dried cranberries on hand that a bought at Xmas to make a cake so these look like a good way to use them up.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
February 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm (10 years ago)I had a large supply of dried cranberries too which spurred this recipe! I hope you like them!
Robyn B | Modern Day Missus
March 7, 2014 at 12:22 pm (10 years ago)Yummm…. yeah I went through a bliss ball phase for a while, but I seriously haven’t made any in aaaaggeess…. time to get back in there, I say!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
March 11, 2014 at 2:07 pm (10 years ago)It’s funny how we just stop making things isn’t it?! These were definitely a good way to get back on board though!