These Thermomix Peppermint Bliss Balls are made with all nourishing 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 balls of goodness take no time to make and are packed with healthy ingredients.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only six ingredients.
- Full of fibre and other 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.
FAQs
These bliss balls can be stored 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: 15 Serving 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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