Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls

By Meeta K. Wolff 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 30 Bliss Ballss 

Ingredients

For the Bliss Balls

• 190 g soft dried apricots

• 70 g unsweetened desiccated coconut

• 50 g cashews

• 1 tablespoon date syrup

• 1 tablespoon rice syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons (40 ml) water, if necessary

To Coat the Bliss Balls

•  3 tablespoons unsweetened desiccated coconut

Method

1. Chop the apricots
   Add the dried apricots to the bowl of a food processor and process until they are finely chopped.

2. Blend the mixture
   Add the coconut, cashews, vanilla extract, date syrup, rice syrup, and water to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined.

3. Check the consistency
   The mixture should be moist enough to roll into balls. If it feels too dry, add a little extra water and blend again briefly.

4. Roll and coat
   Take about a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into small balls, then toss each one in desiccated coconut to coat.

5. Store
   Transfer the bliss balls to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

• Soft dried apricots work best for this recipe. If your apricots are firm, add a small amount of extra water while blending to help the mixture come together. Only add water as needed — the mixture should hold its shape when rolled.

• For the best flavour, choose vanilla extracted from the vanilla bean rather than a synthetic version.

• Use unsweetened desiccated coconut throughout, and keep a little extra on hand for coating.