Decadent High Fibre Bliss Balls

I made these tasty little morsels for a treat. Still packed full of goodness, superfoods, and high in fibre, they are much better for you than a biscuit or piece of cake! I add extra fibre to my bliss balls in the form of psyllium and chia seed.

Making your own bliss ball makes an easy way to know what foods you are putting into your body. These bliss balls are delicious, and a perfect “grab & go” snack. Perfect for when we are sailing.

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Decadent Bliss Balls

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup almond meal
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup psyllium husk
340g pitted prunes
1/2 cup goji berries
1/2 cup brazil nuts, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons Cointreau or juice or water
Melted chocolate (optional)

Method

Soak the goji berries in the Cointreau or juice/water and set aside for about 20 minutes.

In a food processor, add oats and blend well. Put the oats into a mixing bowl with the cocoa, almond meal, psyllium, chia seeds, and chopped brazil nuts.

Put the prunes and the liquid strained from the goji berries (reserve the berries) into the food processor. Blend until mixed well. Add the juice and the reserved goji berries, and mix using a large spoon, squishing and spreading until the berries and nuts are incorporated within the processed mix

Using slightly wet hands, roll the mix into small balls. Decorated with melted chocolate (optional). Makes 25-30.

Store in refrigerator. Will keep refrigerated for two weeks.

About the Ingredients

Oats – High in fibre, helps reduce cholesterol and is high in antioxidants.

Psyllium Husk – Fibre! And can help manage cholesterol levels.

Chia Seeds – Massive amounts of nutrients with very few calories! Excellent source of fibre and antioxidants. High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids and helps lower the risk of heart disease.

Cocoa – Rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium and calcium. Has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant qualities. It can also aid in lowering blood pressure.

Almond Meal – High in protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins like riboflavin. Lowers cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease. Supports healthy brain function and maintains healthy skin.

Brazil nuts – High in selenium. The ‘super’ benefits of Brazil nuts include anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benifits. They will also increase your bliss, hence Bliss Balls! This is due to selenium which has been scientifically proven to lift the mood and prevent depression.

Goji Berries – A good source of protein, calcium, dietary fibre, vitamins A & C as well as iron, and high in antioxidants.

Prunes – Excellent source of fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Cointreau – It is just yummy!