Finally, completely sugar free bliss balls that are actually yum! These legit taste like salted caramel and I am so excited about them. They are gentle on the gut with the added collagen, and you can add some sneaky adaptogenic herbs too if you have them -- I added 1 teaspoon of Ashwagandha and no one picked it!
Photo by Nikki Haun courtesy of Sun Potion
These have become a staple in many people's home since their creation. I created these as a completely sugar-free alternative to the old classic bliss balls that many people unfortunately cannot tolerate. You can add any tonic herb you are drawn to at the time, but I love Ashwagandha in this as it has a mild taste and I describe it to my clients as being like a 'warm hug'! I find Ashwagandha incredibly nurturing, building and calming. One of my absolute favorites. These are seriously delicious but insanely nourishing.
Enjoy!
Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
Ingredients1 cup macadamia nuts 1/2 cup sunflower seeds meal (simply ground down sunflower seeds to a fine meal/flour) 1/2 cup collagen powder 2 tbsp. ghee 2 tsp. vanilla essence 2 pinches of salt 1 tbsp. your choice of sweetener — I use monk fruit sweetener (you could use honey, maple syrup, stevia powder or liquid stevia drops to taste) 1 tsp. of Sun Potion Ashwagandha |
MethodPreheat your oven to 160 degrees C (320 degrees F), and place the macadamia nuts on a baking tray Bake them in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown (keep an eye on them as all ovens are different, so ensure they do not go too brown!) Place the toasted macadamia nuts in your blender, and on low speed, blend them until they turn into a nut butter (you will need to stop blending and scrape down the sides, and then keep blending) Place all of the remaining ingredients in the blender, and blend to combine Lay down some baking paper on a plate, container or small chopping board, and scoop out the mix into portions that you will eventually roll into balls Place in the freezer for roughly 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll into balls Once firm, remove them from the freezer, roll into balls, and then place back in the freezer to continue hardening |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these bliss balls really sugar free?
Yes — they are sweetened with monk fruit, stevia, honey or maple syrup to taste, so you can keep them entirely refined-sugar-free.
How much Ashwagandha goes in?
One teaspoon of Sun Potion Ashwagandha per batch — mild enough that most people never notice it.
Do I have to toast the macadamias?
Toasting is what gives them the caramel note. Twenty minutes at 160°C, watching closely.
How should I store them?
In the freezer — they firm up there and keep well.
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