Recipe: Savoury bliss balls

Savoury bliss balls are my kind of healthy treat. Even though I like looking at sweet treats such as brownies, cakes and regular bliss balls, I rarely want to eat them. I prefer savoury snacks most of the time.

In case you don’t know, bliss balls are those golf-sized balls you see at counters in cafes and in the health food aisles in supermarkets (e.g. Bounce balls). They’re typically made with nuts and/or seeds, some sort of sweetener (e.g. honey, maple syrup, dates) and some sort of flavouring (e.g. cacao powder, matcha, vanilla extract, spices). Some incorporate protein powder and/or collagen to be treated as a post-workout snack. They can be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.

But nobody out there makes savoury bliss balls! That’s why I decided to experiment with a few ingredients I thought would make great balls, texture and flavour-wise.

One of the main ingredients is hemp protein powder, which bumps up the protein content and makes the balls vegan, high-protein and low-carb. I used a Hemple sample I had lying around (pictured below), but you could use any neutral-flavoured protein powder instead.

These balls are great at room temperature, chilled or frozen (my personal favourite). Enjoy!

Savoury bliss balls

• Servings: about 15
• Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

• 4 tbsp hemp protein (I used Hemple)
• 4 tbsp peanut butter (I used Mayver’s Protein+ Peanut Butter)
• 2 tbsp coconut milk (e.g. Honest To Goodness)
• 1 tsp tamari (e.g. Honest To Goodness)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in bowl with a spoon or spatula.
2. Form balls.
3. Eat.