Quite simply if you don’t have time to faff around making breakfast or you need something to give you a boost when you’re on the move – these little bliss balls are amazing.
I’ve made a huge batch up for breakfast the rest of the week because I know it’s a busy one and without them I’ll end up living on coffee or air so they really are the perfect busy girl solution.
These little balls of goodness are great because they’re no fuss, no baking, no long winded prep. It’s simply a case of whizzing up the dates and dumping them in the bowl with the rest of the mixture. What more could you want? Oh yeah and numerous health benefits as they are full of protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals that will leave you feeling full all morning, give you a big, old energy boost and they’re super easy to transport so great for taking to work.
This recipe makes 12 large balls
What you need to make the bliss balls:
- 2c of pitted dates (I use medjool and it works out about 14/15 dates)
- 1/4c warm water (to start with)
- 3/4c oats
- 1/2c coconut flakes (you’ll need a bit more for rolling)
- 1/4c sesame seeds
- 1/4c chopped almonds
- 1/4c chia seeds
Method:
Add your dates and the 1/4 cup of warm water to a food processor and
blend to make a paste.
Add this paste to a bowl and add all the other ingredients.
You may find that you need to add some more water at this point because the mixture maybe dry (depends on the dates) so keep adding small amounts of water (a tablespoon at a time max) until the mixture starts to bind together. It can be a bit dry as when you roll it, it will stick together.
Next shape the balls, and roll in the coconut flakes you’ve set aside.
Enjoy x
I don’t like dates but I wonder can this recipe be done using any other fruit as the other ingredients sound yummy. Love the idea of grabbing one of these first thing in the morning.
hmmm i’m not sure as it needs something to bind it. I think Nicole Joy posted a non-date bliss ball on her blog
I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of dates, but I would definitely be up for giving this a try! x
it doesn’t taste “datey” if that makes sense? It’s a bit like caramel (in a fantasy world i know)
These look fantastic and such a good idea for me, I always seem to run out of time in a morning and would make a great snack x
deffo, take 10 mins so easy to do when you’re waiting for tea to cook 🙂
I really need to start making things like this that would be a healthy and nutritious snack for me… it’s too easy to jump at the biscuit tin! H x
yep deffo, i’m a nightmare when i’ve not planned. Malted milk is my first choice x
OOh these sound absolutely divine and more than suit their name x
they are so good <3 x
I don’t like dates on their own but I have used them loads in recipes in Deliciously Ella. These look pretty yummy x
Bliss Balls are what I need right now ro get me out of this funk and give me more energy. I look forward to giving them a try!
Oh yum! I’d love to make some of these. It seems like these would have lots of protein!
Easy, quick and simple to make that’s my kind of breakfast idea. They look yummy
I’ve never tried anything like this before, but I need to. Great recipe idea!
Lovely recipe idea. I will be trying this..
I love making these – so much cheaper than buying them.
Ooh these sound lovely, just the thing when you need a quick sweet fix 🙂
These sound like a great little pick me up! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I’m not keen on dates but this may be something i might like with them being mixed
These sound interesting. I don’t normally eat dates but I don’t dislike them so I would be happy to give these a go.
I looooooove dates and these look like they’d be easy to make and tasty yummy.
I love dates so will definitely be trying these. They look like a great breakfast idea for me.
My kind of breakfast. I hat thinking about what to have for breakfast it’s the meal I struggle with the most- literally every day!
I’ve been thinking of making something this as I’ve seen quite a few recipes for them doing the rounds! X
These are full of ingredients I love! Dates can often be expensive but I definitely think they’re worth it 🙂