Low-Sugar Bliss Balls
IT'S BLISS BALL TIME, KIDS!
I posted these gems over on the 'gram yesterday, and after receiving quite a few recipe requests I figured I'd make it easy on everyone and post it right here.
In case you didn't see my original post, I'm not a coffee drinker (I know, this is horrifying to most people), so if I'm in need of a little jolt of energy I need to look elsewhere.
A couple of my favs for these purposes are kombucha, matcha, superfood-packed smoothies, or - if I'd rather chew on something - bliss balls.
I know you die-hard coffee enthusiasts out there think nothing could give you a shot of energy the way a strong cup of joe can, but seriously guys - I challenge you to try these and see how they make you feel.
I had a big green smoothie and two bliss balls for breakfast on Sunday of last week and I had so much energy I felt like I had to run laps in my backyard like a wild animal to get it down to a normal level.
The thing I love about these is that even though they give me tons of energy - it's not that jittery, teeth grinding, manic energy that I get from coffee.
They also don't dehydrate you the way coffee does (it's a diuretic), and they're packed with superfoods, plant-based protein, healthy fats, and Omega-3's.
Also, I've made bliss balls with medjool dates in the past, but I made these puppies sans-dates to cut down on the sugar content. Dates definitely make them chewier + sweeter if that's what you're in the mood for.I'm a huge fan of all things crunchy, so I don't miss the dates in these guys. It's whatever floats your boat - FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!
Makes: 18 - 20 bliss balls
Ingredients: (Always organic, if possible)
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/4cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
1/4 cup cacao nibs
6 tbsp almond butter (unsweetened)
2 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
6 tbsp hemp protein powder
6 tbsp raw cacao
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp raw honey
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (melted, warm not hot)
Dash of pink Himalayan sea salt
Dash of cinnamon
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, form into balls (1.5" - 2" in size), and roll in more desiccated coconut (or other fun things of your choice).
Pop 'em in the fridge until they set up (about 2 hours), and get ready for some tasty, nutrition packed pick-me-ups!