Choc Seeded Bliss Balls

These Chocolate Seeded Bliss Balls are a delicious and chocolatey snack that your children can enjoy anytime. Made from sunflower and pumpkin seeds, they’re a perfect nut-free snack for the lunchbox. They’re also free from dairy, eggs, wheat, and gluten, so a fabulous option for kids with allergies. Little ones can enjoy getting involved in making these with you - rolling them into balls or cutting them into squares. And the best part… these choc bliss balls are not only a great snack for little ones but also a perfectly balanced snack for busy parents on-the-go!

Choc Seeded Bliss Balls

DIETARY: V, VEG, DF, GF, EF, NF

AGE GROUP: 8 months+

SERVES: 24

PREP: 20 mins

EQUIPMENT: High-speed food processor

INGREDIENTS:

1 ¼ cups (210g) mixed seeds (pumpkin + sunflower seeds) 

1 ½ cups (320g) soft Medjool dates, pitted   

¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted 

2 tbsp (15g) raw cacao  

1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon  

METHOD:

1. Place all seeds into a high-speed processor and process until they reach a flour-like consistency.  

2. Add dates, coconut oil, cacao and cinnamon and process again until smooth.  If the mixture is not sticky enough, add 1-2 tbsp of filtered water and process further. 

3. Roll into small balls, about 1 tbsp in size and place into the fridge for 30 mins on a lined baking tray or serve immediately.  

STORING LEFTOVERS:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

TIPS:

• Prep tips:

  To save time, you can also press the mixture into a clean baking tray or roll it out with a rolling pin to approximately 2 cm thickness and cut it into squares.

• Easy ingredient swaps: 
  Swap seeds for seeds or nuts of choice (chia, sesame, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans). However, if you add nuts, this recipe is not longer school-friendly.
  Swap seeds for oats.

• Additional boosters: 
  Use chia seeds as part of the mixed seeds.

• Baby-friendly version: 

  Leave out coconut sugar and serve cut up into finger food-sized pieces. 

• For fussy eaters: 
  Dip into melted dark chocolate and serve on a popsicle stick. 
  Encourage them to help roll the mixture up into balls and (maybe) dip them into melted chocolate. 

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