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Carrot cake bliss balls

A shallow round bowl containing coconut coated bliss balls. The bowl is sitting on a blue napkin. To the left is 8 bliss balls not coated in coconut with 1 bliss ball sitting in a small bowl of coconut.
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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Makes: 20
 
Vegetarian
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Gluten free
,
Dairy free
A shallow round bowl containing coconut coated bliss balls. The bowl is sitting on a blue napkin. To the left is 8 bliss balls not coated in coconut with 1 bliss ball sitting in a small bowl of coconut.
  • 0.25 serves of fruit per 
  • ball
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Ingredients

12 fresh dates pitted  
1 cup dry roasted cashews  
1 carrot, roughly chopped   
1¼ cups desiccated coconut  
½ tsp ground nutmeg 
1 tsp vanilla essence 

* Gluten free if using gluten-free vanilla essence

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Food processor
Blender
Cashews
Peanuts
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Fresh dates
200g dried dates

Tips

  • Making homemade bliss balls allows you to reduce the fat and sugar and add fruit and vegetables. 
  • Dates provide sweetness along with fibre and vitamins. 
  • Cashews provide protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair.  

  • You can store bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.  
  • You can freeze bliss balls for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. 
  • Reduce waste and don’t peel the carrots. Just wash well.

  • Buying in bulk can help save money in the long run. A larger packet of dates, cashews or coconut may be cheaper per 100g. 
  • You can save money by using home brand ingredients such as coconut and cashews. 

Method

Step 1
Put the dates in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside and soak for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain.

Step 2
Process the dates in a food processor until a paste forms. Add the cashews, carrot, 1 cup coconut, nutmeg and vanilla essence and process until combined.

Step 3
Place the remaining ¼ cup coconut in a bowl. Using wet hands, roll 1 tablespoon of mixture into a ball and roll in coconut to coat. Shake off excess and repeat to make 20 balls.

Step 4
Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm.

Tips

  • Making homemade bliss balls allows you to reduce the fat and sugar and add fruit and vegetables. 
  • Dates provide sweetness along with fibre and vitamins. 
  • Cashews provide protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair.  

  • You can store bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.  
  • You can freeze bliss balls for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. 
  • Reduce waste and don’t peel the carrots. Just wash well.

  • Buying in bulk can help save money in the long run. A larger packet of dates, cashews or coconut may be cheaper per 100g. 
  • You can save money by using home brand ingredients such as coconut and cashews. 

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