I’m not quite sure how to categorise these little balls; they don’t contain dried fruit so I’m not going to call them bliss balls; but are creamy little balls of dough with caramel and maple flavours. They make a great afternoon pick-me-up, and are full of protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full. They’re easily whipped in about 5 minutes too!

Ingredients:

1.5 cups almond meal

1/2 cup raw cashew pieces

1/3 cup oatbran

1/4 cup rice syrup

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

2 teaspoons lucuma powder

1 teaspoon vanilla paste/essence

pinch salt

Optional:

Walnuts, pecans or cacao nibs

Cacao powder, desiccated coconut or lucuma powder for coating

Blend all the main ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Tip out, and if desired mix through one of the optional fillings. Roll into walnut sized balls, and either refrigerate as is or roll in an optional coating then refrigerate.

Makes 10-12 balls