Recipe: Cashew and Cranberry Bliss Balls

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

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Steps

  1. Place the cranberries and dates in a bowl and cover in boiling water for a 2-3 minutes to soften then drain
  2. Put the cashews in a food processor and blitz until in small pieces
  3. Add the cranberries, dates, cacao powder and coconut flakes and blitz to form a paste
  4. Add the coconut oil slowly while blitzing the mixture until it comes together to form a sticky dough
  5. Roll the dough into small balls and roll them in coconut to coat the outside then place on a tray
  6. Freeze for 30 minutes then enjoy!

Cashew and Cranberry Bliss Balls

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!

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6 Comments on Recipe: Cashew and Cranberry Bliss Balls

    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      February 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm (10 years ago)

      Says you Lila!

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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!

      Reply
  1. 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!
    Robyn B | Modern Day Missus recently posted…Refreshing Pesto

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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!

      Reply

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