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Beetroot bliss balls recipe

Name: Beetroot bliss balls recipe
Yield: 30

The brilliant colour of beetroot, sweetened up naturally with dates and coconut.

Written by Mandy Sacher

24 August 2018 •1 min read

Serves: 30

Ingredients

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- 1 cup (240 g) dates, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup (40 g) beetroot, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ cup (5 g) baby spinach, finely sliced and chopped
- 1 ½ (150 g) cup pumpkin seed meal (ground pumpkin seeds)
- 1 cup (75 g) shredded coconut
- 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup (35 g) extra shredded coconut to roll balls in (optional)

What to do

1. Place all ingredients into a high-speed food processor and process until smooth.
2. Roll into little balls and then roll the balls in the shredded coconut.
3. Place bliss balls in freezer and leave to set for 1 hour.
Tip:
1. Keep bliss balls in the freezer for up to six months.

: Recipe and image from Wholesome Child: Complete Nutrition Guide and Cookbook by Mandy Sacher.

Written by Mandy Sacher

Mandy Sacher is a paediatric nutritionist and SOS Feeding Consultant, and the founder of Wholesome Child, where she shares advice, support and inspiration to empower parents to make healthier food choices for their kids.

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