These Thermomix Peppermint Bliss Balls are made with wholesome ingredients and are great for keeping in the fridge for a standby snack.
They are also nut-free, making them ideal to pop into a school lunchbox.
These little Thermomix bliss balls are super simple to make, just like these Peanut Butter Bliss Balls and Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only six ingredients.
- Full of wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Dates - I've used regular dates from the supermarket and soaked them in warm water to soften them. If using Medjool dates, there is no need to soften them first.
- Sunflower seeds -
- Chia seeds -
- Cocoa powder - use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Peppermint extract -
- Oats - use jumbo or rolled oats.
Step by Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Soften dates
Add the dates to a mixing bowl and cover with warm water for 10 minutes to soften them.
Step 2: Grind sunflower seeds
Grind the sunflower seeds into flour.
Step 3: Add softened dates
Add the softened dates to the sunflower seed flour and mix until smooth.
Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients
Add the cocoa powder, chia seeds, oats and peppermint extract and mix until clumps form.
Step 5: Roll into balls
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls and place them in the fridge to firm them up.
Storage
Store the bliss balls in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a week.
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Thermomix Peppermint Bliss Balls
An energising nut-free snack which is handy to keep in the fridge to keep the hunger pangs at bay.
Ingredients
- 250g pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and then drained
- 75g sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 50g rolled oats
- 1 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Add the sunflower seeds to the Thermomix bowl and grind for 10 sec/speed 9.
- Add the softened dates and chop for 5 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula, then mix again for 5 sec/speed 7.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix for 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula, then mix again for 5 sec/speed 5.
- Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for half an hour before eating.
Notes
Tip
If you buy pitted dates, there is a slight chance a stone fragment is left inside. It's worth checking every date as this happened to me, and I almost broke a tooth!
Storage
Keep the bliss balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 301mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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