These little beauties are the ultimate bliss ball packed full of goodness. I hope you love these as much as I do. Mesquite was traditionally consumed as a staple food in Mexico. It has an incredibly low GI and a high mineral content, high in protein and contains significant quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. It’s also rich in the amino acid lysine.
Used for centuries by desert dwellers, this high protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. Its low GI of 25 helps maintain stable blood sugar levels. It has a sweet, distinctive wild flavour with a hint of caramel, which blends well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao and maca.
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Byron Bay Bliss Balls
- Yield: Makes around 24 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
3/4 cup cacao
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup pepitas
3/4 cup goji berries
3/4 cup dates
3/4 cup sultanas
3/4 cup coconut
3/4 cup almond meal
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons mesquite *optional
2 tablespoons cacao butter
3/4–1 cup coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Â Combine all ingredients in a high-speed food processor and blitz until you have a smooth texture
- Chill until required – these balls will melt a little if left out of the fridge – beware!