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Raspberry Orange Bliss Balls

Recipe for Raspberry Orange Bliss Balls - Delicious!!

INGREDIENTS 

1 Cup (35g) Freeze Dried Raspberries (Fresh As)

1  1/2 Cup Cashew nuts

1 Cup Almonds

200g Dates (fresh) or Trade Aid Medjool Dates

Zest of 1 Orange 

Juice of 1/2 Orange

1 packet (35g) of Freeze Dried Raspberry Powder (Fresh As) to roll the bliss balls in

METHOD

1. Grind up Raspberries into a rough powder in the food processor. 

2. Add cashew nuts and almonds to the food processor with the raspberries and process until the nuts are ground into a powder. 

3. Add de-pitted and roughly chopped dates, orange juice, and orange zest to the food processor and process until it forms a dough. 

4. Shape into balls and roll in the raspberry powder. Store in the fridge until serving.

Enjoy!

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls.

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Raspberry Chocolate Bliss Balls

We had these beautiful Raspberry Chocolate Bliss Balls at our Be the Light event last weekend and they were a massive hit! Here's the recipe if you want to give them a go at home!

Ingredients 

1 Cup (35g) Freeze Dried Raspberries (Fresh As)

1 Cup Cashew nuts

1 Cup Brazil nuts (Ceres)

1 cup Dates (fresh) or Trade Aid Medjool Dates

1/2 cup Cacao Powder (Matakana Superfoods)

Juice of 1 Lemon

1 packet (35g) of Freeze Dried Raspberry Powder (Fresh As) to roll the bliss balls in

 

Method

1. Grind up Raspberries into a rough powder in the food processor. 

2. Add cashew nuts and brazil nuts to the food processor with the raspberries and process until the nuts are ground into a powder. 

3. Add de-pitted and roughly chopped dates, lemon juice, and cacao powder to the food processor and process until it forms a dough. 

4. Shape into balls and roll in the raspberry powder. Store in the fridge until serving.

Enjoy!

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls.

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Zesty Blackcurrant Bliss Balls

Bliss Balls are a great choice as a healthy, nutrient packed option to snack on as an afternoon pick-me-up or an after dinner sweet treat! Check out these amazing zesty Blackcurrant Bliss Balls made up by our very own Erin!

Ingredients

1 Cup Freeze Dried Blackcurrants

1 Cup Cashew nuts

1 Cup Almonds

1 cup Dates (fresh) 

Juice of 1/2 a Lemon

Zest of 1 Lemon

 

*1/2 cup of extra Freeze Dried Blackcurrants to roll the bliss balls in.

 

METHOD

1. Grind up Blackcurrants in to a powder in the food processor. Put aside 1/2 cup of the powder in a bowl to roll the bliss balls in later. 

2. Add cashew nuts and almonds to the food processor with the blackcurrants and process until the nuts are ground into a powder. 

3. Add de-pitted and roughly chopped dates, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the food processor and process until it forms a dough. 

4. Shape into balls and roll in the extra blackcurrant powder. Store in the fridge until serving.

Enjoy!

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls.

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Cacao & Blackcurrant Bliss Balls

Bliss Balls are a favourite treat at Golden Yogi and we find any excuse to whip up a batch of deliciousness! This recipe has been prepared especially for Mother's Day by Emma Scafton our newest team member who keeps a finger on the pulse of all things yoga, raw vegan and well being! 

Ingredients

1 Cup Raw Almonds

12 Dried Figs (soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes)

1 Cup Coconut Shreds

½ Cup Freeze Dried Blackcurrants

½ Cup Cacao Butter

¼ Cup Cacao Powder

 

Method

Soak the dried figs in a bowl of hot water (boiling water from the jug is fine) and set aside whilst preparing the other ingredients

Place the almonds, coconut and blackcurrants into the food processor

Drain the figs and roughly chop along with the cacao butter and place into the food processor

Mix ingredients in the food processor until a sticky consistency forms - you may need to add a little bit of water to the mix to help bind the ingredients

Shape the mixture into balls according to the size you wish and roll into cacao powder, you can also try rolling into desiccated coconut or simply leave them plain

Enjoy!

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Blueberry & Cacao Bliss Balls

These little balls of delish went down an absolute treat at our recent Summer Solstice event!

Ingredients

1 cup Dates (soaked)

1 Cup Almonds

1 Cup Walnuts

1/3 cup Cacao powder

1/2 cup Coconut flakes

1/3 cup Cacao nibs

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)

1 tsp Natural Vanilla Essence

1/3 cup Dried blueberries

1/2 cup Pistachios

 

METHOD


1. Grind up almonds, walnuts, coconut flakes in the food processor, then transfer to a bowl.

2.  Add dates, and coconut oil to food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.

3.  Add to food processor the ground nut mixture, cacao powder, vanilla, and sea salt. Process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.

4.  Add blueberries, pistachios, and cacao nibs to the food processor and pulse until blended into the dough but still chunky to add texture and colour to the dough.

5. Shape into balls and store in the fridge until serving.

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls (remember to eat in moderation).

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These little balls of delish went down an absolute treat at our recent Summer Solstice event!

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BLISS BALLS

These double chocolate bliss balls are a great healthy option to satisfy your sweet treat cravings!

Double Chocolate Raw Bliss Ball recipe free

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Almonds

1 Cup Brazil nuts

1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seed

1/3 Cup Cacao Nibs

1/3 Cup Coconut Nectar

2 Tbsp Cacao powder

2 Tbsp Cacao butter

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

 

METHOD

1. Grind up almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds in the food processor.
2.  Add cacao nibs, coconut nectar, cacao powder, cacao butter, and salt to food processor and process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.
3. Shape into balls and store in the fridge until serving.

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls.


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GINGER BLISS BALLS

Zesty ginger bliss balls to boost your protein intake.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Sunflower seeds

1 1/2 cup Cashew nuts

1 tsp Vanilla Essence

5 Tbsp Coconut oil (melted)

10 Fresh dates

2 Scoops Nuzest Clean Protein - Natural flavour

3 tsp Ground ginger

1/4 tsp Sea salt

 

METHOD

1. Grind up sunflower seeds and cashew nuts in the food processor, then transfer to a bowl.
2.  Add dates, vanilla essence, and coconut oil to food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.
3.  Add to food processor the ground sunflower seeds, and cashew nuts, ginger, Nuzest protein, and sea salt. Process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.
4. Shape into balls and store in the fridge until serving.

Serves 15 - 20 bliss balls (remember to eat in moderation).

 

Ginger Bliss Balls recipe made with NuZest Vanilla Protein powder by Erin O'Hara

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DIVINE GEM RAW TRUFFLES

Melt in your mouth truffles, perfect for an afternoon snack!

Raw Cacao Divine Gem Truffles Free Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3/4 Cup Raw Almonds

1/4 Cup LSA

1/2 Cup Raisins

1/3 Cup Raw Cacao Powder

3 tbsp Coconut Oil (cold-pressed)

1 tbsp Tahini

1 tsp Honey

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

1-2 tbsp Water


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METHOD

1) Put Almonds in the food processor, and blend well until finely ground.

2) Tip Almonds into a separate bowl, and add the other dry ingredients.

3) Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor, and blend to form a paste.

4) Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the paste in the food processor, and blend until it forms a bliss ball texture.

5) Roll small spoonfuls of mixture into balls with the palms of your hands.

6) Place truffles in the fridge or freezer to set.

Enjoy!


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ORANGE & FIG BLISS BALLS

Here's a good three thrityitis fix, yummy orange and fig bliss balls!

INGREDIENTS

6 Figs (soaked)

4 Fresh dates (soaked)

1 Cup Almonds

1/2 cup Sunflower seeds

1/2 cup Coconut

1 x Orange zest

3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)

2 Tbsp Orange juice

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

 

Raw Orange and Fig Bliss Balls Free recipe

METHOD

1. Grind up almonds and sunflower seeds in the food processor, then transfer to a bowl.
2.  Add figs, dates, orange zest, orange juice, and coconut oil to food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.
3.  Add to food processor the ground almonds and sunflower seeds, coconut, and sea salt. Process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.
4. Shape into balls and store in the fridge until serving.

Serves 15 - 20 bliss balls (remember to eat in moderation).

 


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LIME & PISTACHIO BLISS BALLS + HEALTHY CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE

Lime & Pistachio bliss balls with a healthy chocolate dipping sauce recipe!


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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup raw Brazil nuts

1/2 cup raw Pistachio nuts

2 1/2 Cups Coconut 

8 dates

3 Tbsp Lime Juice

1 Tbsp Lime Zest 

5 Tbsp Coconut Oil

Pinch of Sea Salt


METHOD

1. Add all ingredients except the coconut to your food processor and process until well combined. After a couple minutes, the mixture should form a sticky dough.
2.  Put all the ingredients into bowl and stir in the coconut   (if your mixture is not wet enough, add an extra tablespoon or two of water or lime juice).
2. Shape into balls and roll in crushed pistachio nuts
3. Half dip in raw chocolate dipping sauce (see directions below)
4.  Store in the fridge until serving.

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls


HEALTHY CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE

1/4 Cup Raw Cacao powder
1/4 Cup Melted Virgin Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Liquid Honey
Pinch Sea Salt

Mix together to form a liquid dipping sauce.

 

Best shared with friends and family. Remember to eat in moderation. And enjoy x ~


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