Chocolate Fudge Easter Bliss Balls

A plate of chocolate fudge balls

WHO SAYS YOU NEED CHOCOLATE BUNNIES TO INDULGE OVER EASTER?

Okay, nothing against chocolate – we love the stuff and if you’re talking dark chocolate, that goodness is packed with health benefits! Dark chocolate is full of nutrients and antioxidants to nourish your body. One of our favourite health guru’s Sarah Wilson talks about it on her blog I Quit Sugar.

But dark chocolate aside, if you’re looking for an Easter treat that tastes naughty but is actually full of health-boosting ingredients, we’ve got a recipe you need to try!

Just in time for the Easter break, we’re sharing one of our super tasty Easter treats that won’t send you hopping into a sugar coma – in fact, they are completely fructose-free. All you need is a handful of ingredients and a processor to create our chocolate fudge bliss balls. They’re so easy and delicious even the kids will enjoy making them… and eating them!

Chocolate Fudge bliss balls
Makes 4-6 balls
Ingredients
70g almonds
50g pitted dates
1tbs peanut butter
1tbs rice malt syrup
1tbs coconut oil
2tbs cacao
Method
Add all ingredients to a food processor.
Roll into desired bliss ball size.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.
Enjoy.

Make them extra Easter-y and create little packages to give to family, friends, and teachers by wrapping the bliss balls in some Easter themed cellophane and tying them with colourful ribbon.

With our Chocolate Fudge Bliss Balls made using wholesome ingredients like almonds and peanut butter, as well as nutritious cacao powder, you’ll be feeling a lot less guilty for gobbling up too many indulgent treats this Easter.

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Homemade Granola

Bowl of homemade granola with measuring cup

 

If you’re after a light, delicious brekkie, it’s hard to go past a bowl of granola. Chock full of nuts and seeds, granola delivers a protein-packed start to the day (with added texture and healthy sweetness to boot). Packaged varieties can put a strain on the hip pocket, but luckily you can whip up your own crunchy goodness using some pantry staples – in just a few quick steps.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups roughly chopped nuts, seeds and dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp honey, warmed
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Spread mixture evenly onto a baking tray. Bake for around 25 minutes (turning once), or until granola is golden and crunchy. Cool and store in an airtight container. Serve with fresh fruit and Greek yoghurt.

Easy Frittata

Close up of a simple frittata

This simple, affordable meal will make busy weeknight dinners a breeze, and leave you with plenty of leftovers for the next day’s lunch. All you need are eggs, cheese and a splash of milk. Plus, this is the perfect dish for using up any vegies that are nearing their use-by date – onion, capsicum, zucchini, sweet potato, asparagus and tomato all work well. Simply chop them up and add them to the pan. Dense vegetables (such as potato) might require some pre-cooking. The base ingredients are high in protein, which makes frittata a great choice for vegetarians. But if you’re the kind of person who can eat bacon for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can always sauté it with your vegetables prior to cooking.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 eggs
  • A splash of milk or cream
  • 1-2 cups chopped vegetables
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 175 C. Whisk together the eggs, milk or cream and cheese (to taste). Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Add butter or olive oil to a heavy skillet pan and sauté vegetables for five minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegies. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture starts to puff and pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and finish in the ocean for another 10 minutes.

Bircher Bliss

Bircher muesli with milk and berries

Spring calls for lighter breakfasts and plenty of fresh fruit. Give yourself the best chance of enjoying the morning sun by preparing this delicious, healthy bircher muesli the night before. Fibre-rich oats will help you feel full until lunchtime, while chia seeds, nuts and pepitas provide a good source of protein and dietary vitamins.

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 apples, coarsely grated
  • ½ cup fresh apple or orange juice
  • 1 cup natural yoghurt (plus extra to serve)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup flaked almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • Honey & fresh berries, to serve

Mix the rolled oats, juice, ½ cup of yoghurt, chia seeds and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cover and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, add the nuts and seeds, along with the remaining yoghurt, and mix thoroughly. Top with fresh berries (or other fruit) and drizzle with honey.