Cacao, Date & Almond Bliss Bites
Lily & Loaf
12-14 Bites
15 minutes
30 minutes
115
Christmas
Snack
All the flavour of Christmas chocolates - without the crash. These rich, chewy bliss bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, blended with almonds, cacao, warming spices, and a hint of coconut oil. Perfect as a post-meal treat, festive snack, or a thoughtful homemade edible gift.
Ingredients
- 200 g soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 100 g almonds (or mixed nuts)
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
- 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp desiccated coconut or finely chopped dried cranberries for coating
Directions
- Add almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add dates, cacao, coconut oil, honey, and spices. Blend until the mixture sticks together.
- Roll into small balls and coat in coconut or cranberries if desired.
- Chill for 30 minutes to set, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
