The 3 part series of Balls: Part One- EDIBLE

Edible… Gutsy… Make way for the females! 

Part 1: Edible Balls

First of all, I'd like to apologise if I am disappointing those who let their minds get the better of them… or instead, I am giving you a sigh of relief by saying; Part 1 of the 'series of balls' is entirely about food. Yep- these kinds of balls actually taste good and are a great kick of energy when you need it. Whether you feel a sugar craving coming on (or what I like to call- a fat sesh), or you need an on-the-go energy boost, or just simply feel like eating- these balls are the way to go.

For those who haven't already got the gist of where I'm heading- I'm talking bliss balls. I find bliss balls are a really good option when it comes to a quick snack- and they're a whole lot healthier than some packaged pick-me-up. I guess you could say they're 'trending' right now; with all the rave about super foods and beneficial ingredients, you'll usually a bliss ball or two at a café or packaged at a supermarket, even at Boost Juice or some Gyms! And they're a really good idea- a small little morsel that is a) healthy b) yummy and c) super easy to make.

So one day I decided to give one a go; having knowledge on what goes in a bliss ball- nuts and some type of fruit, I just randomly put together what I thought would go nicely, and it worked!.... 3 times! They turned out really great, and I take one to school every day. Apparently you can put basically anything in a blender and it will turn out yummy….

3 Bliss Balls:

Salted Raw-Caramel & Banana

Ingredients: makes 8

• 3/4 cup banana chips 
• 3/4 cup pitted, dried dates
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Blend the banana chips until it looks like fine breadcrumbs
• Add the salt, cashews and almonds and blend again until it turns into fine bread crumbs
• Add the dates and blend until the mixture starts to form together followed by the coconut oil
• Then roll the mixture into balls- it makes 8 medium/large balls, or however big you want

Choc Orange

Ingredients: makes 8

• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts
• 1 tbsp Cacao (or cocoa)
• 1/2 cup pitted, dried dates 
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 orange, zested
• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Blend together almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, salt & cacao until it forms dark, fine breadcrumbs
• Add the dates and orange zest and blend until the mixture starts to form together
• Add the coconut oil and pulse until it is mixed through
• Then roll the mixture into balls and roll in sesame seeds (optional)- it makes 8 medium/large balls, or however big you want

Coconut Bliss

Ingredients: makes 8

• 1/2 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 3 tbsp coconut powder (found in the Asian isle of a supermarket)
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 tbsp honey

• Blend together cashews, coconut powder & shredded coconut until it forms fine breadcrumbs
• Add the coconut oil, honey & vanilla and blend until the mixture starts to form together
• Then roll the mixture into balls and into shredded coconut (optional)- it makes 8 medium/large balls, or however big you want