Ingredients
1 cup (140 grams) raw cashews
1 cup (90 grams) desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 1–2 large lemons)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons honey
3 to 5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds for extra flavor
More desiccated coconut for rolling the balls
Instructions
1-First, blend the 1 cup (140 grams) of raw cashews and 1 cup (90 grams) of desiccated coconut in a food processor until you get a fine crumb. This step creates the perfect base for the balls.
2-Next, add the 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, and optionally 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds. Blend again until everything combines well, adjusting lemon juice or honey to get the right taste and texture.
3-Portion the mixture using level tablespoons, then roll it into firm balls with damp hands to keep them from sticking and for easy shaping.
4-Optionally, roll the balls in more desiccated coconut for added flavor and a nice coating.
5-Finally, chill the balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm them up, making them ready for snacking or storage.
Last Step:
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๐ Adjust lemon juice and honey to balance tartness and sweetness to suit your taste.
๐ฐ Use damp hands when rolling to prevent sticking and create smooth bliss balls.
โ๏ธ Chill the balls thoroughly to help them firm up and hold their shape better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan-friendly
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bliss ball
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
