
Bliss balls are promoted as a healthier snack choice, but if we don’t watch serving sizes, energy can creep up.
Bliss or energy balls often come in packs of five, but eating all five at once will pack a heavy energy punch. Try to stick to having just one.
Choose bliss balls that have a mixture of fruit and nuts, with no added sugars such as rice malt syrup or fruit juice. Bliss balls are a high-fibre, sustained energy snack option.
We compared the kilojoules in three balls (or two for the larger Amazeballs) with those in an average royal gala apple – around 300kJ.
(Products listed in order from lowest to highest sugar content)

558kJ in 3 balls (35g)

577kJ in 3 balls (35g)

654kJ in 3 balls (39g)

654kJ in 3 balls (42g)

654kJ in 3 balls (42g)

678kJ in 3 balls (42g)

699kJ in 3 balls (39g)

714kJ in 3 balls (42g)

735kJ in 3 balls (42g)

804kJ in 3 balls (42g)

810kJ in 3 balls (42g)

938kJ in 2 balls (50g)
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