Walnut & Chia Bliss Balls

Ingredients

100g (1 cup) Walnuts
45g (1/2 cup) Rolled Oats
20g (2 tbsp) Chia Seeds
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
135g (10) Medjool Dates, Pitted
10g (2 tbsp) Raw Cacao Powder
30g Protein Powder
10g (2 tbsp) Desiccated Coconut
15g (2 tbsp) Pistachio Kernels
80g Water

Method 

Place the coconut and pistachios in a food processor and whiz to fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. No need to clean the food processor bowl.

Place the walnuts, oats, chia, vanilla, dates, cocao and protein powder in a food processor and whizz to a course paste, adding a little water if the mixture is too dry. You could also use coconut oil or coconut water. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for approximately 15 minutes.

Form the walnut mixture in 16 balls, then roll in the coconut mixture to coat. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

About Walnut & Pistachio Bliss Balls

Prep Time : 10 minutes

Total Time : 30 minutes

Author : Jodi

Recipe Type : Snack

Serves : 16

Nutrition per Serve

Calories : 107

Protein : 3g

Fat : 6g

Carbohydrates :10g
Approximate calculations, I'm not a nutritionist but I can read a food label and use a calculator. Please use as a guide only.

I had left over coconut and pistachio. I thought I might add it to the next smoothie, but fish was on the menu for dinner. I steamed white fish fillets, placed a crumb on the top and grilled until golden. The crumb was left over coconut and pistachio, to this I added chopped coriander and panko breadcrumbs.

The inspiration is from my favourite food magazine Delicious, this recipe was published in their Feel Good Food Cook Book. I reduced the number of dates, and I included the protein powder. 

Enjoy

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