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Apricot and Ginger Bliss Balls

Recipe for apricot and ginger bliss balls with black sesame seeds

I’m gonna be honest about it, I’m not the biggest fan of ginger. I think its flavor can be kind of intrusive and sort of overwhelming. However, when you only use a little bit of it, for example in a smoothie or in these delicious bliss balls, it just add a little depth and warmth to the overall flavor of the dish.

These tiny bliss balls are real powerhouses with healthy whole food ingredients like fresh ginger, turmeric, nuts and seeds. For example, it is scientifically proven that ginger has plenty anti inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. Interestingly, a 2012 study even showed that when mice with tumors were fed 100 mg ginger extract per kg body weight, their tumors decreased in size by 56%! Even though this study was done in mice, it still provides an interesting perspective of the positive effect that ginger may have on our body.

Beautiful, delicious and vibrant apricot and ginger bliss balls. Made with whole food ingredients like dried apricots, fresh ginger, macadamia nuts and turmeric.

The same holds true for turmeric. Plenty studies (e.g. this one) have shown that the spice has anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This can help to treat diseases like Alzheimers, cystic fibrosis, certain types of cancers and more. Yet, even when you’re not ill at the moment, consuming turmeric might still be a good idea to help your body taking up iron.

Nuts and seeds perhaps have less of a “superfood” reputation than ginger and turmeric, but their macro’s are still pretty amazing, and if you’re following a (mainly) plant-based diet, snacking on some nuts every day is probably a good idea to up your protein intake, if you’re worried about that.

Beautiful, delicious and vibrant apricot and ginger bliss balls. Made with whole food ingredients like dried apricots, fresh ginger, macadamia nuts and turmeric.

So even if you’re not too fond of ginger, don’t let it scare you and make these delicious and vibrant black & yellow bliss balls. Don’t forget to share your creation on Instagram with the #thathealthykitchen and tag me @thathealthykitchen. I love seeing your creations :)

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Apricot and Ginger Bliss Balls
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Serves: 12 bliss balls
 
Ingredients
  • 60 gram cashews
  • 40 gram macadamia's
  • 40 gram (black) sesame seeds
  • 3 cm piece fresh ginger (about 20 gram)
  • 80 gram dried apricots
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
  1. Roast the cashews and macadamia's until they're golden brown and fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool.
  2. Then roast the sesame seeds in a pan until they're fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool.
  3. Put all the ingredients, except the sesame seeds and maple syrup, in a food processor and blend. It may take a while for the mixture to become one ball and sticky, up to 4 minutes.
  4. If it takes more than that, or if the mixture isn't sticky enough, you may want to add a little bit of maple syrup to make it stickier.
  5. With wet (!) hands, form 12 balls. Roll them through the roasted sesame seeds to finish them.
  6. Store for up to 2 weeks airtight in your fridge
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bliss ball Calories: 95 kcals Fat: 6.6 gram Saturated fat: 1.1 gram Carbohydrates: 8.2 gram Sugar: 3.9 gram Fiber: 1.6 gram Protein: 2.0 gram

 

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11 Comments

  • Reply V June 27, 2016 at 10:09

    Looks so yummy! I am going to try these. When you say ‘roast cashew and macademia’, do you mean in the oven or in a pan? (sorry I am a cook dummy). Also, if I want to try a version without nuts, what substitute would you recommend? I was thinking pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, but maybe you have a better idea. (in my son’s school, there is a no nut policy, and I was thinking these would serve great as a healthy snack).

    • Reply Emma June 27, 2016 at 12:27

      Thank you! And that isn’t a dumb question at all! I prefer roasting them in a pan, because I find it easier to see what is going on, but you can also roast them in the oven. I think sunflower seeds would be better, as they generally taste less strongly than pumpkin seeds, but of course you can try them both! I think they would still taste amazing ;)
      I hope this helps!! :)
      xx Emma

  • Reply V July 7, 2016 at 15:10

    Thanks Emma!

    • Reply Emma July 7, 2016 at 17:03

      You’re welcome! :D

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  • Reply Suzanne October 14, 2021 at 20:41

    This looks so good! I would have never thought to put those ingredients together!

    • Reply Emma June 6, 2022 at 18:26

      Thank you! They are indeed delicious :)

  • Reply Vanessa October 14, 2021 at 20:42

    Thanks for sharing! Do they freeze well?

    • Reply Emma June 6, 2022 at 18:26

      They do!!

  • Reply Keira July 20, 2022 at 00:07

    These look delicious.

    • Reply Emma August 23, 2022 at 12:49

      Thank you! Did you make them yet? :)

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