Everyone loves Bliss Balls, that is your cheeky devil. I guess these raw bliss balls are just an excuse to talk a bit about Matcha, a type of green tea (in a powdered form) that I adore for its many benefits. Check out this article if you want to find out more about green tea. The balls themselves are super easy to prepare and extremely decadent, they only use just a few ingredients and are whipped up in no time at all. The flavour combination of cacao nibs, orange, blueberry, cranberry and goji berry is perfect for these cooler months and make perfect on the go – good for you snack.
So, these berry balls, I’m seriously crushing on them! These delicious bliss balls are made from mixed dried berries, cacao nibs, coconut chips and almonds and I also used some orange zest to add that lovely citrus zing. Delicious dried berries are ad a nice tart flavor, the raw cacao nibs and hazelnut butter brings the chocolate hit. Creamy, sweet, wholesome Matcha Cranberry Bliss Balls. All the good things, in one little round bite. They make a great afternoon snack or even dessert! These bliss balls are gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, raw and vegan. Not to mention they are packed with antioxidant-rich and immune-boosting Matcha green tea. Let’s check them out!
- Bliss Balls
- ½ cup almond
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp coconut nectar
- 1 heaping tablespoon hazelnut butter
- 1 heaping tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 - 2 tablespoon orange juice
- zest of an orange
- seeds of one vanilla bean
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup goji berries
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup coconut chips
- Chocolate Coating
- 1 part cacao butter
- 1 part coconut oil
- 1 tsp Matcha powder
- Add almonds to processor and pulse until chopped, then add in the remaining ingredients (except: dried fruits, cacao nibs and coconut chips) and process until well combined. At the end add the dried fruits, cacao nibs, coconut chips and pulse a few more times until it comes together.
- Wet your hands a little bit and roll spoonful of the dough into little balls.
- Transfer into a baking tray lined with baking paper. Place them in the freezer for about an hour to firm.
- Melt the cacao butter, add the coconut oil and stir together until coconut oil is melted. Whisk in the Matcha powder.
- Remove the balls from the freezer and dip it each ball (by using a fork) into the glaze - dip each ball twice for a nice thick coating. Pop in the refrigerator or freezer until the glaze has hardened. Store in the refrigerator.
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