Bliss balls are a fun, healthy sweet treat. Using real food ingredients these balls are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free. Typically treats like these use dates however this recipe is a little different and uses freshly squeezed orange juice and carob to naturally sweeten.
Nutrition 101:
- Almond meal contains high amounts of vitamin E and healthy fat keeping you satisfied for longer.
- With the combination of beneficial fat found in almonds and coconut oil, these balls will also help to curb sugar cravings and boost your energy levels.
Choc-Carob Orange Balls
Servings 16 serves
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 3/4 cup organic dessicated coconut + 1/4 cup extra to coat
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil melted
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp carob powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder (or good quality vanilla extract)
- 2 tsp rice malt syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine orange zest and juice, coconut oil, vanilla and optional rice malt syrup or honey.
- Add almond meal, coconut, cacao and carob powder and combine well.
- Shape mixture into balls and roll in extra coconut.
- Place in refrigerator to set.
Notes
To make Fructose Free:
- Use rice malt syrup instead of honey or omit.
these look delicious. what can i use instead of almond meal to make it nut free?
You can swap out almond meal and use ground sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are a little more bitter than almond meal so I would suggest adding a touch extra natural sweetness with rice malt syrup or maple syrup.