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Rack of Healthy Almond Joy Bliss Balls

Healthy Almond Joy Bliss Balls

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes (+Rest Time)
  • Yield: 19 to 21 bliss balls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Healthy Almond Joy Bliss Balls are a nourishing nod to the classic Almond Joy candy bar, reimagined as a Whole Food Plant Based delight.

Ingredients

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Food Processor Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes *
  • ½ cup rolled oats * 

Additional Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup *
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt *

Optional Swirled Topping or Coating:

  • ½ cup to 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon tahini (optional)
  • Sprinkle flakey sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the all the Food Processor Ingredients into a food processor and pulse on and off until broken down, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add all the Additional Ingredients into the food processor, pulse off and on until the mixture sticks together, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  3. Test for stickiness by scoping up a tablespoon of the mixture and pressing it into a small ball by rolling it in the palm of your hands into a ball. If everything sticks together well, then you are good to go. If the mixture does not stick together, simply stir in ½ teaspoon more maple syrup and pulse, repeat until the mixture forms a cohesive ball. If too gooey, add 1 teaspoon of almond flour, and pulse, repeat until the mixture forms a cohesive, firm ball.
  4. Scoop up 1 tablespoon (or a small cookie scoop) of the mixture, roll and firmly press into a firm ball in the palms of your hands, and then set on a plate. Repeat until all the mixture has been rolled into smooth, firm balls.
  5. Place the plate of balls into the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerator for 40 minutes to firm up and get cold. If not using chocolate, skip to Step 8.
  6. In the meantime, Place the chocolate chips and tahini into a small bowl, melt the chocolate (and tahini) in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir vigorously, continue in 10 second intervals until the chocolate chips are melted, smooth, and runny.
  7. Place wax paper, parchment paper, or silicone pads onto a plate or baking sheet. Remove the balls from the fridge or freezer and quickly dunk the balls into the melted chocolate, (the cold bliss balls will instantly start to firm up the warm chocolate), then place onto the wax paper lined plate. Continue until all the balls have been dunked. OR simply drizzle the tops with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with a little flakey sea salt or crushed toasted almonds. Place the plate (or cookie sheet) into the refrigerator (or freezer) to allow the chocolate to continue to firm up, approximately 10 to 30 minutes.
  8. Once firm, move to an air-tight container, then store them in the refrigerator. They also freeze well.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Servings:  Makes 19 to 21 bliss balls

Find it online: https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/healthy-almond-joy-bliss-balls/