Salted Caramel Bliss Balls

These Salted Caramel Bliss Balls contain just five ingredients and can be made in minutes. They are a healthy, nutritious snack to have throughout the day. The bliss balls are both gluten and dairy-free, free from refined sugars and vegan. Their natural sweetness comes from Medjool dates which provide a luscious, caramel flavour that is just so delicious.

Course Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Morning Tea, Snack

Cuisine International

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings bliss balls

Calories 57kcal

Author Alexandra Cook - It's Not Complicated Recipes

Ingredients

For the Salted Caramel Bliss Balls:

210 g (7.5 oz) Medjool dates - once pitted See Notes 1 and 2
100 g (1 cup) almond flour
2 tablespoon desiccated coconut See Note 3
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes See Note 4
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Rolling the Bliss Balls:

2 tablespoon desiccated coconut

Instructions

Prepare the Medjool dates by washing and thoroughly drying them.
Remove the pits (See Note 2). Measure the dates once they have been pitted.
Roughly chop the dates and add them to the bowl of a food processor together with the almond flour, desiccated coconut, sea salt and vanilla extract.
Blend until the ingredients are smooth. Check that the mixture is sufficiently moist to be able to roll into balls. If not, add another date or two.
Add the additional 2 tablespoons of coconut to a shallow, wide bowl. Roll the mixture into balls and then roll in the coconut.
Store the Salted Caramel Bliss Balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Notes

Medjool dates: are fresh dates. They are softer than dried dates, which are not suitable for this recipe. The number of dates required will vary depending on the size of your dates.
Pitting the dates: take a sharp knife and carefully run it down the side of the date; the pit is easily removed.
Coconut: this coconut is unsweetened.
Sea salt: I use Maldon sea salt flakes in this recipe. The strength of salt can vary between brands so add a small amount first, check the flavour and add more if necessary to suit your taste. Table salt is not suitable for this recipe as it is too strong.
Bringing the mixture together: if your mixture does not adhere, you can add a couple of extra dates and blend until the mixture feels as if it will come together to form a ball.
Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Freezing: the bliss balls can be frozen for up to one month.

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