Breakie Bliss Ball

Not all of my creations work out but this one is a winner!! Perfect to have for a small breakfast on the go or to get something into you with a 5am wake up....actually these bliss balls will make a great snack option full stop! Master 2.5 years had demolished these when he came home from daycare (that's the true seal of approval there!).

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Ingredients:


¼ cup of dates (about 14 dates)


1 cup of rolled oats


½ cup of desiccated coconut


¼ cup of cranberries


2 tbs of coconut oil


1 tsp of vanilla essence


Extra coconut for rolling


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Directions:


1. Place dates into a bowl of boiling water and allow to soak for 5mins


2. Place all other ingredients into the food processor. Drain the dates and add them.


3. Pulse  a couple of times and then blitz together. Make into balls and then roll in extra coconut


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xxx The New Mum's Nutritionist


 

Comments

  1. MarianaJuly 27, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Hi Julie
    That looks great - are they good for a mum looking to lose weight? How many balls would you recommend for an adult for breakfast? Also, can you freeze then?
    Thanks a lot!!

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  2. Julie BhosaleJuly 27, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Hi Mariana, these would be good for mornings which are really rushed, and/or involve an early wake up and you can't face a good breakfast that early. Like with everything you would want to balance this out with a more sustainable breakfast when you can but these do contain oats, coconut and coconut oil all great nutrients to start your days with! I would recommend 2-3 :)

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  3. MichelleJuly 28, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Any alternative to coconut oil? Honey? 'Fraid we just have boring old olive oil in our house.

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  4. Julie BhosaleJuly 28, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Hehe - do try some coconut oil when you next get to the supermarket - you will find it a very versatile product and I use it in a lot of my baking/creations! Honey should work-it will help to combine everything, obviously this will raise the sugar level in these a bit. Let me know if it works out :)

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  5. AllisonJuly 29, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Hi there just checking the measurement for the dates as 14 dates looks like more than 1/4 cup? Thanks very much!

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  6. Julie BhosaleJuly 29, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Depends on the size of your dates - approx is ok, your normal small sized dates will be about 12-14 and should be about 1/4 of a cup - does that help?

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  7. JenAugust 3, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    These are DIVINE!! thank you :)

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  8. JessAugust 7, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Hi,
    What would your suggestion be as a cranberry alternative?

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  9. Julie BhosaleAugust 7, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Yay!! Your so welcome xx

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  10. Julie BhosaleAugust 7, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    The cranberries give a really nice taste but you could easily mix with different dried fruit such as apricots :)

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  11. LeonieAugust 8, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    These are very popular in our household everyone loves these, my nearly 3 year old prefers these ones over the standard bliss balls. I've had to make a double quantity otherwise they disappear too quickly.

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  12. Karina AndersOctober 8, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    How long do these last in the fridge? Thanks.

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  13. Julie BhosaleOctober 8, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    They are fine for 5-7 days...I just tend to find they get gobbled up pretty fast :)

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  14. NicoleJanuary 23, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks or the recipe - so easy and delicious! 3 year old loved them.

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  15. AlieJuly 17, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    These are so good!! They didn't last very long both my boys loved them. I didn't have cranberries so used sultanas but I will have to try those next time :)

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  16. Julie BhosaleJuly 18, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    That's awesome!

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