{"id":589,"date":"2018-01-12T16:28:50","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T03:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfb-wordpress-ae-prod.azurewebsites.net\/explore\/uncategorized\/coco-cacao-bliss-balls\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:43:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:43:08","slug":"coco-cacao-bliss-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2018\/01\/12\/coco-cacao-bliss-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Coco-Cacao Bliss Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These tasty treats are perfect to fill the gap between meals, an energy booster on your next adventure or just when you are feeling like something wholesome and sweet!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4684\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4684\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-tinysalt-no-image\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ts-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-header\">   \n        \n        <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Coco-Cacao Bliss Balls<\/h2>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-main-meta\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">16<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-equipment-ingredients\">\n        \n        <div id=\"recipe-4684-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-4684-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"4684\" data-servings=\"16\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dates<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boiling water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rolled oats<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">desiccated coconut<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cacao powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peanut butter (or for a nut-free alternative use 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons butter)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pinch of salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Cacoa (for dusting, optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-instructions\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-4684-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4684-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4684\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4684-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a half-full kettle to the boil. Line a tray with baking paper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4684-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place dates and boiling water in a medium, heat-proof bowl and allow to sit for about 5 minutes, until dates have softened and most of the water has evaporated. Stir and mash with a fork, until they form a smooth paste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4684-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add coco-cacao bliss ball mix, peanut butter (or honey and butter) and salt to bowl with date paste and mix until well combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4684-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Measure out tablespoon amounts of mixture and use damp hands to roll into balls. Dust in cocoa (if using) and place on prepared tray. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving, or transfer to an airtight container to store in the fridge.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4684-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To serve, enjoy a bliss ball with a cup of your favourite tea.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n        <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"recipe-4684-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong><em>Nutritional Info (1 bliss ball)<br \/><\/em><\/strong>Energy (kJ): 306.1<br \/>Energy (Cal): 73<br \/>Carbohydrate (g): 8.1<br \/>Protein (g): 2.0<br \/>Fat (g): 3.2<br \/>Saturated Fat (g): 1.6<br \/>Sugars (g): 5.0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-meta\">\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-nutrition-icon wprm-recipe-calories-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><rect data-color=\"color-2\" x=\"21\" y=\"8\" fill=\"#333333\" width=\"3\" height=\"8\"\/><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M18,5H1C0.448,5,0,5.447,0,6v12c0,0.553,0.448,1,1,1h17c0.552,0,1-0.447,1-1V6C19,5.447,18.552,5,18,5z M11,12v4l-7-5l5,1V8l6,5L11,12z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">73<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These tasty treats are perfect to fill the gap between meals, an energy booster on your next adventure or just when you are feeling like something wholesome and sweet! \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2377,2374,2386],"tags":[2033,1745,1925,1848,1859],"class_list":["post-589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-freshstart","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-bliss-ball","tag-fresh-start","tag-healthy","tag-recipe","tag-snacks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=589"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16358,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/589\/revisions\/16358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}