Bliss balls

Looking for a tasty, slightly sweet snack that is healthier than chocolate?  Have you ever tried bliss balls to give you a sugar hit (dates!) as well as packing a protein punch to keep you satisfied for longer?

I have been trying out bliss/protein ball recipes and wanted to share mine (and my children’s!) current favourites:

Raw Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls – current family fav
Prep time 2 mins Makes: 12 (125 cals ea)

Ingredients
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup protein powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp honey  (I used Rice Malt Syrup)
10-12 dates
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup oats

Instructions
Add ingredients into food processor and blitz until combined.
If the mixture still remains crumbly, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
For easy portioning, use a teaspoon and roll into 12 little balls. Store in zip locks bags or can be frozen or kept in the fridge.
Less sweet than the next recipe, I liked the peanut butter crunch.  My children voted these the best too.

Raw Cashew and Coconut Protein Balls
Prep time 5 mins Makes: 12

Ingredients
1 cup cashews
2 tbsp protein powder
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp honey
10-12 pitted dates

Instructions
Place cashews in your food processor and blend into fine crumbs.
Add in protein powder, coconut and chia seeds and process until combined.
Combine honey and dates in your processor and blend until it can form a soft ball.
If the mixture still remains crumbly, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
For easy portioning, use a teaspoon and roll into 12 little balls.
Store in zip locks bags or can be frozen or kept in the fridge.
perfect for a snack and are a more sensible choice than a chocolate bar or packet of chips.
I found these very sweet.  I will use Rice Malt Syrup (and less of it) instead of honey next time.