Budget Blenderless Bliss Balls

Ingredients 1 cup (packed) Almond meal 2 tbsp Sesame seeds ¼ cup Coconut (shredded or desiccated) 4 tbsp Cacao powder 1.5-2 tsp Cinnamon (ground) 2 Dates (soaked in cool water for 20-30mins) 5 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)   Method

1. Place all dry ingredients in in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
2. Add dates slowly by cutting thin slivers and finely chopping, mixing in a small amount at a time and stirring vigorously to combine.
3. Add coconut oil 1 tbsp at a time, mixing well in between. Continue stirring until mixture is well combined.
4. Mixture should appear slightly crumbly, but stick together well when pressed between the fingers. If too crumbly, add a dash of coconut oil; if too wet, add a dash of almond meal.
5. Form into small balls approx 3.5 cm in diameter. Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours.

Although these bliss balls are high in saturated fat, most of it is coming from the coconut oil, which is comprised of MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), which are beneficial fatty acids that support metabolism and promote healthy cholesterol levels.

Nutritional Information – Per Serving (serving size = 2 balls) Energy:  1063 kj,   254 cal Protein: 5.5 g Carbs:  3.6 g,   Sugars:  2.2 g,   Fibre:  4.2 g Fat:  23.5 g total,   11.5 g saturated,  7.5 g mono,   3.2 g poly,   0 g cholesterol,   0.3 mg omega-3 Vit A:  1.43 mcg,   Carotenoids:  8.1 mcg Vit B3:  1.9 mg,   Folate:  11.5 mcg Calcium:  58 mg,   Iron:  1.5 mg,   Magnesium:  87 mg,   Zinc:  1.2 mg,  Phosphorus:  156 mg Potassium:  246 mg,  Sodium:  2.7 mg