Peanut, almond and choc chip bliss balls

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Make a batch of these low cost little peanut, almond and choc chip bliss balls, great for a morning tea sweet treat and are incredibly easy to make, simply scrumptious!

Serves: 18 (makes 18 balls)

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins soaking and 1 hr chilling

Ingredients

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1 cup pitted dates
¼ cup hot water
⅓ cup mixed seeds (we used pumpkin and sunflower)
1 cup almond meal
1 tablespoon no-added-salt-or-sugar peanut butter
⅓ cup milk chocolate chips

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Instructions

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1 Soak dates in hot water for 30 minutes.

2 Process all ingredients in a food processor (including water from dates) and roll into balls.

3 Place into paper cases, if desired, and chill for 1 hour then serve.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check chocolate chips are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 105 cal

Kilojoules 440 kJ

Protein 3 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 20 mg

Calcium 30 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.