Recipes
About the Recipe
When I got my first Thermomix and became a consultant almost a year ago, I wanted quick, easy and healthy recipes for my family - bliss balls fit this description. This was one of the first bliss ball recipes I tried and over time I’ve altered it to include more of the nutrients we require as part of our diet.
My kids love these - I have to limit how many they eat in a day. They are so quick and easy, and using the Thermomix my children are able to make them from beginning to end without help, giving them confidence and independence.
Ingredients
255g pitted dates
45g dried blueberries (can substitute for dried cranberries) - can use up to 70g
45g hazelnuts (skin on or blanched) - can use up to 70g
45g almonds (skin on) - can use up to 70g
45g pistachios (shelled unsalted) - can use up to 70g
2 pinches ground cinnamon - I usually add more as we like cinnamon and the health benefits are a bonus
Directions
I use my Thermomix to make this process much faster, and it cuts and binds the ingredients together really well. If you don’t have one you can use a regular blender or similar appliance. Keep in mind, nuts can be really hard so you may have to extend the mixing time and/or give your machine a break to avoid burning out the motor.
If the dates are not soft, soak them in boiling water for half an hour, or if you’re organised, soak overnight
Combine all ingredients and blend for approximately 20 seconds
Roll into balls. This quantity will make 30 walnut size balls, more if smaller
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat
Additional Information
If there are nuts you don’t like or cannot eat, these can be substituted for the nuts you do like. Different nuts contain different minerals, I like to alternate the nuts used each time I make these, so we consume a variety of nutrients. Likewise, additional spices can be added to suit your own taste.
The greater the volume of nuts, the firmer the bliss balls will be.
These will last months in the fridge, if they don’t get eaten quickly.
