Choc Seeded Bliss Balls
These Chocolate Seeded Bliss Balls are a delicious and chocolatey snack that your children can enjoy anytime. Made from sunflower and pumpkin seeds, they’re a perfect nut-free snack for the lunchbox. They’re also free from dairy, eggs, wheat, and gluten, so a fabulous option for kids with allergies. Little ones can enjoy getting involved in making these with you – rolling them into balls or cutting them into squares. And the best part… these choc bliss balls are not only a great snack for little ones but also a perfectly balanced snack for busy parents on-the-go!
DIETARY: V, VEG, DF, GF, EF, NF
AGE GROUP: 8 months+
SERVES: 24
PREP: 20 mins
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Ingredients
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Multiply the recipe to prep extras for the week.| 1 1/4 cups mixed seeds (pumpkin + sunflower seeds) | |
| 1 1/4 cups soft Medjool dates, pitted | |
| 1 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted | |
| 2 tbsp raw cacao | |
| 1 tsp ground cinnamon |
Equipment
| High-speed food processor |
Directions
1.
Place all seeds into a high-speed processor and process until they reach a flour-like consistency.
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2.
Add dates, coconut oil, cacao and cinnamon and process again until smooth. If the mixture is not sticky enough, add 1-2 tbsp of filtered water and process further.
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3.
Roll into small balls, about 1 tbsp in size and place into the fridge for 30 mins on a lined baking tray or serve immediately.
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Notes
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Prep tips: To save time, you can also press the mixture into a clean baking tray or roll it out with a rolling pin to approximately 2 cm thickness and cut it into squares.
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap seeds for seeds or nuts of choice (chia, sesame, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans). However, if you add nuts, this recipe is not longer school-friendly. Swap seeds for oats.
Additional boosters: Use chia seeds as part of the mixed seeds.
Baby-friendly version: Leave out coconut sugar and serve cut up into finger food-sized pieces.
For fussy eaters: Dip into melted dark chocolate and serve on a popsicle stick. Encourage them to help roll the mixture up into balls and (maybe) dip them into melted chocolate.
