We wish that we could create a delicious donut for all of our raw vegan cleansers to enjoy, but we don’t possess the talent, unfortunately. Instead, we created these cinnamon bliss balls, which help satisfy your sweet tooth while providing you with with healthy fats, fiber, protein, and more. They are not fried like donuts, nor are they baked. All you need is a food processor and the ingredients, plus a little freezer time to allow the balls to solidify.
We are not here to give you a lecture about these bliss balls; rather, we are here to tell you that YOU NEED TO MAKE THEM. Why is that the case? Well, they are just too delicious not to enjoy, especially during your cleanse. When you are cleansing, it is vital to have snacks that fill you up, as you do not want to constantly eat between your major meals. The fiber and healthy fats help you feel full for longer, but be careful to not eat too many of them at once. Due to the almonds, desiccated coconut, and dates, they are calorically dense. If you eat five of them, you’ll be consuming just over 600 calories!
To make these bliss balls, you will need a food processor, not a blender. There is no liquid in this recipe, except the maple syrup, so a blender would not be able to sufficiently blend the ingredients together. A food processor can handle the job! Once the ingredients form a dough-like consistency, you can stop processing and get ready to roll the bliss balls. Make sure to wet your hands with water to prevent the blended mixture from sticking to your hands. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, freeze until solid, and then enjoy.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 12
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Appetizers & Snacks, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 3/4 c raw almonds
- 1 c desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp. grade A maple syrup
- 1/2 c dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped.
- Continue to process the ingredients until a lumpy, dough-like consistency forms. You may have to stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending several times before you reach the ideal consistency.
- Wet your hands with cold water and start forming tablespoon-sized balls from the blending mixture. Place them on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for an hour.
- Remove from the freezer and enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.
