Date and almond bliss balls
These little super balls contain cinnamon that may help to regulate blood sugar levels and dates which are a great source of fibre. Cocoa is the highest known anti-oxidant food on the planet; frequent consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, an anti-oxidant that helps protect against damaging free radicals and are also high in monounsaturated fats - beneficial for heart health. Coconut oil increases the energy content of these little balls making them perfect for small appetites, not to mention how perfect they are as a sweet finger food option! They are also soft enough to be enjoyed by those who have difficulty eating firmer foods.
Ingredients:
- 125g toasted slivered almonds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pure cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon skim milk powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 70g dates, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes, drained, reserve some liquid
- 3/4 teaspoon orange zest (micro plane)
- Milo, to roll
Method:
- Place ¾ of the toasted almonds in the robot coupe with cinnamon, salt, cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, skim milk powder and melted coconut oil. Blitz until fine crumb is resembled.
- Add the dates and pulse to bring together.
- Pulse in the remaining almonds and orange zest until correct consistency is achieved with the almonds (you may need to add a little of the date soaking liquid to get the required texture).
- Roll into 16g balls and toss in Milo, serve.
What’s your favourite healthy snack? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Recipe courtesy of the Maggie Beer Foundation. To find more information please visit their website here. Follow the Maggie Beer Foundation on Facebook here.
Related links:
Pistachio and matcha bliss balls