Name: Black Bean Bliss Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 30 (2 per serve)
Ingredients: ½ cup dates; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup ground almonds; 2 Tbsp cocoa; 2 Tbsp runny honey; 400g can Wattie's Black Beans in Springwater, drained; Zest from 1 small orange; Finely chopped toasted pistachios; Cocoa; Coconut

This is a modern trick to make truly healthy bliss balls. The secret ingredient - Wattie’s Black Beans! They add great flavour and texture. Roll the bliss balls in either cocoa, coconut or toasted pistachios for a tasty treat!

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Makes 30 (2 per serve)

Prep Time 15 minutes

Easy

Ingredients

½ cup dates

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup ground almonds

2 Tbsp cocoa

2 Tbsp runny honey

400g can Wattie's Black Beans in Springwater, drained

Zest from 1 small orange

Toppings:

Finely chopped toasted pistachios

Cocoa

Coconut

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.

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INGREDIENTS

Made with

Black Beans

Wattie's Black Beans are super versatile and are a great addition to or replacement for meat dishes.

Heated or eaten as is, they are delicious from morning to night in Mexican cuisine such as burritos and tacos or simply used in dips, salads, soups and casseroles.

Method

Step 1

Put the dates, cranberries, ground almonds, cocoa, honey, Wattie's Black Beans and orange zest into a food processor. Process until the fruit is finely chopped. The mixture will come together into a ball.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into small balls.* Roll balls in finely chopped toasted pistachios, cocoa or coconut. Store in a container in the fridge.

Tips

This recipe gets the Healthy Pick for Baking and Desserts.

*Make ahead and freeze balls on a tray in a single layer. Pack into an airtight container or resealable bags. Thaw and roll in coconut or cocoa before serving.

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