Coconut & Mesquite Bliss Balls

Coconutty and sweet, these bite-sized treats are pure bliss, but still keeping it healthy.

BITES OF BLISS

The combination of the coconut, dates and the mesquite is a match made in heaven in my opinion. Pure bites of bliss.

They do remind me a bit of a sweet treat from South Africa called Dadelballetjies. The flavours are similar, but these are without the added melted butter and crushed biscuits. From memory they were always sickly sweet. Too sweet even for a sweet tooth like me, so these are a great healthier alternative.

MESQUITE POWDER

Mesquite has a sweet, nutty and caramel flavour and has many health benefits. Benefits include good support for your immune system as it contains various vitamins and minerals. It's also good to aids digestion and can help regulate blood sugars.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• raw pecan nuts or walnuts

• raw almonds

• mesquite powder

• desiccated coconut

• vanilla extract

• a good quality tahini

• Medjool dates, pitted

• a pinch of sea salt

• Almond milk, if needed

  
  

PRE-SOAKING NUTS

Pre-soaking nuts can improve the digestion and nutrient absorption, however this is an optional step. I don't always pre-soak them, but I do find if they are pre-soaked the mixture might be a bit stickier.

HOW TO PRE-SOAK THE NUTS

It's simple. Simply pour hot water over the raw nuts (and a pinch of salt) and let them sit for several hours or overnight. Drain and rinse them before using.

STORING THE BLISS BALLS

The best way is to keep them in an airtight container in a cool place or in the fridge. They should keep for 5-6 days, but if you are like us they will be devoured by day 3.

OTHER HEALTHY TREATS TO TRY

Healthy Strawberry + Chocolate Brownie Bites

Chocolate Coconut Nice Cream

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Bliss Balls

Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites

COCONUT & MESQUITE BLISS BALLS

Bite-size, no-bake brownie bites made with healthy ingredients and are ready in about 10 minutes.

MAKES: about 12 bite-size balls

TIME: 10 minutes (excludes optional soaking of walnuts and chilling time)

INGREDIENTS

• 25g raw pecan nuts (pre-soaked if desired)

• 35g raw almonds (pre-soaked if desired)

• 1 tbsp mesquite powder

• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 generous tbsp runny tahini

• 7 large Medjool dates, pitted

• a pinch of sea salt

• Almond milk, as needed

• more coconut for rolling.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pulse the pecans and almonds in a food processor into a rough crumb.

2. Add the remaining ingredients (except the coconut) and blend until well combined and a sticky crumbs forms. It should stick together when pressing the mixture between your fingers.

3. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a tablespoon of almond milk (add only if needed) and blend again.

4. Remove the mixture from the blender and mix in the coconut until evenly distributed. I find using my hands for this step is the best. Divide the mixture into 12 and roll into even bite-size balls.

5. Roll each ball in coconut to coat all over.

6. Store them to an airtight container.