Oat and banana bliss balls
Food Checker classification: AMBER*No matter the time of day, these bliss balls are the perfect, nutrient-dense snack to have on hand! Whether that be for a quick breakfast on the go, an energy-boosting afternoon pick-me-up or even as a guilt-free dessert.We encourage you to use at least a 72% cocoa powder, packed full of antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavanols.¹ A study found a diet rich in flavanols can improve blood flow to the brain, meaning it could help improve brain function.² We know what we’ll be snacking on while studying!We didn’t think one flavour was enough, so we’ve added an additional 4 flavour combinations that we’re sure will keep you going back for more.
Oat and banana bliss balls
Dietary
1 Vegetarian
Estimated cost $0.36
Please note: costs are 'per serving' and may vary. Costs were accurate at time of publish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder - at least 72% cocoa
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 zested orange
- 2 tbsp tahini
- desiccated coconut to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups rolled oats and 1 tbsp cocoa powder - at least 72% cocoa until fine in a food blender.
- Add remaining ingredients (including any flavour combos) and blend until it forms a soft dough.
- Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Notes
Tips
- The dough may seem quite soft initially, but it will become firmer in the fridge.
- You can substitute the rolled oats with quinoa flakes to be gluten-free.
- Roll your bliss balls in desiccated coconut for a different finish before refrigerating them.
- *Food checker status becomes GREEN if honey is omitted. You may like to do this, but honey does add an enjoyable sweetness and acts as a binder. If you do not want to use honey, you may need to add a small amount of water to help the mixture come together.
References
- Magrone T, Russo MA, Jirillo E. Cocoa and dark chocolate polyphenols: from biology to clinical applications. Front Immunol. 2017 Jun 9;8;677.
- Francis ST, Head K, Morris PG, Macdonald IA. The effect of flavanol-rich cocoa on the fMRI response to a cognitive task in healthy young people. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2006 Jun 1;47:S215-20.
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