With so many new sports starting up shortly, and running season underway, we have a healthy bliss balls recipe for those wanting to stay on track with their health and fitness, but craving a little sugar and chocolate!

Healthy Almond and Date Bliss Balls

Makes – 18

Prep Time – 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 210g fresh medjool dates, pitted
• 160g (1 cup) natural almonds
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 30g (1/4 cup) almond meal

METHOD

1. Place the dates, almonds, oil, cacao, maple syrup, chia seeds and cinnamon in a food processor and process until the mixture is well combined and sticks together.

2. Place the almond meal on a plate. Line a shallow airtight container with baking paper. Roll tablespoonfuls of the date mixture into balls then roll in the almond meal to lightly coat. Transfer to prepared container. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill then serve.

TIP –
Store bliss balls for up to 1 week in an air tight container in fridge.

SOURCE – taste.com.au