Pistachio Cranberry Bliss Balls

Christmas treats don’t always have to involve chocolate… although you know I’m usually happy to make room for it! These easy Pistachio and Cranberry Bliss Balls are a delicious way to mix things up, with chewy cranberries, crunchy pistachios and a lovely pop of orange zest.

These bliss balls are so easy to make, with no need to turn the oven on and just 10 minutes of prep before they go into the fridge. They have a lovely hint of orange and cinnamon and I love how festive they look with the pistachios and cranberries.

I love these wholesome bliss balls tucked alongside the fruit and nuts on a Christmas cheese board, packed into a little gift box or kept in the fridge for an afternoon treat. If you enjoy the coconut and fruit flavours of traditional White Christmas, give these a try. They’re easy to make ahead and far too delicious to save just for December!

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Author: Ange Zahn

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Pistachio and Cranberry Bliss Balls

Christmas time is a time for indulging, but that doesn’t mean you have to always have chocolate right?? You have got to try my healthy pistachio and cranberry bliss balls. They are the perfect alternative to the traditional White Christmas. Packed with the goodness of cashews and oats with festive pistachios and cranberries and a little pop of zesty orange. The ideal treat to make for loved ones or to add to the Christmas cheese board.

Prep time: 30 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 30 M

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews or blanched almonds
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ⅓ cup coconut
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or rice malt syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt
• ½ cup pistachios
• ½ cup cranberries
• Zest of ½ - 1 orange
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Extra coconut to sprinkle or roll in

Instructions

1. Place the cashews, coconut and rolled oats into the food processor and blitz until crumbs just form. Do not over blitz!
2. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Pulse to combine.
3. Add orange zest, cinnamon, pistachios and cranberries and pulse until the cranberries and pistachios are lightly chopped.
4. Roll tablespoon sized balls of mixture and roll in extra coconut if desired. Store in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

116.84

Fat

9.09 g

Sat. Fat

2.86 g

Carbs

7.56 g

Fiber

1.94 g

Net carbs

5.63 g

Sugar

2.72 g

Protein

3.15 g

Sodium

6.95 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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