Whilst a lot of the food I blog about tends to fall on the on the fatty side of the gastronomic equation, 99% of the time I actually follow a really healthy diet!
However, every now and then I do get a craving for something sweeter - and if I can satisfy that craving without adding unnecessary calories (and hours at the gym!) all the better.
So, if like me you're trying to watch your diet but during the day you still find your hand sliding into the biscuit barrel or hit 3pm and are craving a chocolate fix - this could be the solution for you!
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| A Rawsome Bliss Ball |
The Rawsome Bliss Ball.
Made with 100% natural ingredients and with no added sugar or the preservatives you would find in most processed snack foods, these chocolate balls are a delicious snack you can munch on without the standard guilt trip!
They are packed with protein to keep your energy up and help you feel fuller for longer and can be whipped up in just minutes. As an added bonus they also fit the requirements for anyone following a 'Raw' diet (basically a diet consisting of foods which retain their nutrients and health benefits because they are all unprocessed and uncooked).
This is the basic recipe I use but you can feel free to add different combinations of nuts, seeds, berries or whatever your imagination can come up with!
So, here's what you need...
Ingredients
1 cup of dates, pitted
1 cup of raw nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, cashews etc.)
2 tbsp organic cacao powder
1 tbsp pure maple or agave syrup* (optional - depending on how sweet you like your snacks!)
Simply put all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until totally chopped. Then use your hands to shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.
Before putting them in the fridge I also roll them in some extra cacao powder but you could decorate them however you want. I'm even thinking about dipping them in chocolate and giving them to friends at Christmas!
Enjoy! xo
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