Hot cross bun bliss balls

Nutrition content per serve

Calories: 95 (389 kJ) | Protein: 3g | Carb: 15g | Sugar: 12g | Total fat: 2.5g | Fibre: 2g | Serves 10-12 | Total time: 15 minutes
* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software

Ingredients:

Bliss balls:

• ½ cup cashews (raw or dry roasted)
• ¼ cup rolled oats (or substitute with almond flour for gluten-free version)
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground all spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
• ½ cup raisins
• 6 large Medjool dates, pitted
• Pinch of salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Icing:

• ¼ cup melted coconut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar (blended into a fine powder) 

Directions:

1. In a food processor add cashews, oats, and ground spices. Pulse until combined.
2. Add Medjool dates and raisins. Pulse until a dough starts to form. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold and stick together when rolled into balls.
3. Roll into tablespoon sized balls and set aside in the fridge. To make the frosting, combine the coconut sugar with melted coconut butter and pour into a ziplock bag. Cut a corner off so you can pipe the icing onto the bliss balls. 

Notes:

• If mixture is too dry, add additional dates, 1 tbsp coconut oil, or a touch of hot water. If mixture is too sticky, add additional oats (or almond flour) or cashews.
  

What’s good about these bliss balls?

• Medjool dates: Nature’s candy! With a subtle caramel flavour, they’re great for adding natural sweetness to desserts. Plus, they’re packed with fibre, which is great for our digestion and bowel movements. Oats: great low GI wholegrain packed with fibre, they also contain vitamins and minerals.
• Cashews: Low in sugar, rich in fibre, contain heart healthy fats and plant protein.

All information contained in this article has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.