Vata-Reducing BLISS BALLS

Grounding BLISS BALLS
to get you through Winter

Ingredients:

Ÿ½ cup pitted dates

Ÿ½ cup cranberries

Ÿ3-4 tablespoons coconut oil

ŸPinch of sea salt & black pepper

Ÿ1/4 cup cashews or sunflower seeds

Ÿ1 cup almonds

Ÿ½ cup organic oats

Ÿ1 tablespoon vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)

Ÿ3 tablespoons almond butter

Ÿ1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (or 5 drops cinnamon essential oil)

Ÿ5 drops of lemon essential oil (optional)

Ÿ1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Ÿ¼ teaspoon ginger powder

Ÿ¼ teaspoon cardamom

Ÿ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Ÿ1/3 cup shredded coconut, for coating


Instructions

  • Soak the dates and cranberries for 1-2 hours

  • heat coconut oil and use half of it to add the turmeric, salt and black pepper and stir well (this will activate the turmeric which means your body will absorb all its goodness) and set aside.

  • Place the cashews and almonds in a food processor and blend for 10-15 seconds. Add the oats and protein powder, then add dates, cranberries, almond butter and essential oils (if used) into the dry mixture.

  • Add turmeric, ginger powder, cardamom & nutmeg. It should now be a doughy consistency.

  • Divide the dough into balls, if dough is very dry, use coconut oil to roll the balls in first, then roll in shredded coconut. Alternative coatings are beetroot powder, matcha green tea powder or chia seeds.

  • Place on baking paper and place in the freezer for a min of 30 minutes.

  • Before eating take the balls out of the freezer to thaw for 5 minutes. Balls can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 weeks (fridge 5-7 days).

Benefits:

  • Very sattvic, increases ojas, rejuvenating, tonifying, nourishing, and a great source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, protein, and calcium.

  • Good for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Doshas. (You should enjoy 1-2 balls/day, Kaphas should eat fewer- or make the balls smaller)

  • Good for the nervous system, memory, bones and joints.