Sweetened only with dates, these natural bursts of cocoa are a filling, tasty, fun snack. A recipe like this relies on quality ingredients, though: good cocoa and good-quality vanilla, in particular. Bliss balls are fun to make with kids – they especially like the rolling in coconut part – and they also make the perfect sweet treat after dinner, or for afternoon tea.
Take a look at our best bliss balls for more.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ cups | Dates, pitted |
| ¼ cup | Sunflower seeds |
| 2 Tbsp | Pumpkin seeds |
| 2 Tbsp | Chia seeds |
| 1 Tbsp | Coconut oil |
| 2 Tbsp | Cocoa powder, dark and Fair Trade, and extra for rolling |
| 1 tsp | Pure vanilla extract |
| 1 serving | Coconut threads, for rolling |
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Directions
- Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Place dates, seeds, coconut oil, cocoa, and vanilla in bowl of a food processor and blitz until bound together and smooth. Add optional extras if you're using them and blitz well.
- Take large teaspoons of mixture and roll into balls. Roll in either cocoa or coconut, or freeze dried berries, or leave plain.
- Serve for morning or afternoon tea with a cup of your favourite Fair Trade tea or coffee. These will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week and a half.
Want more of Delaney's delicious sweets? Try her Cardoman and coconut museli or these simple banana pancakes.
