131 Calorie Hot Cross Bliss Balls

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For an Easter snack that feels like a treat, these Hot Cross Bliss Balls are a winner.

The kids will love these as much as you do. Why not get them to help you with the mixing and rolling, as well as piping the crosses on top?

These bliss balls also work well as a homemade gift. Wrap in clear cellophane with a ribbon and you’ve got yourself an Easter present for Grandma, your neighbour, or even for a favourite teacher.

This recipe comes straight from our Healthy Easter Cookbook eBook.

Available now, it contains 57 delicious recipes to feed your friends and family over Easter. Check out the book in our shop HERE.

Hot Cross Bliss Balls

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Hot Cross Bliss Balls
Hot Cross Bliss Balls
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Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup pitted fresh medjool dates
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
Course Snacks
Servings
serves
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup pitted fresh medjool dates
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
Hot Cross Bliss Balls
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Instructions
  1. Heat orange juice in microwave or a small saucepan, add dates and set aside to soak and cool.
  2. Place oats and seeds in a food processor on high until finely chopped. Add spice, zest, dates and soaking juice. Process on high until ingredients are well combined and begin to come together. If the mixture is too dry, add extra orange juice.
  3. Roll bite-sized balls of the mixture and arrange on a plate (16 balls in total). Once all mixture is rolled, place in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate crosses.
  4. In a small mixing bowl combine cocoa, honey, almond butter and melted butter. Place mixture into a piping bag or a snap lock lunch bag and cut a small corner off one side so you can pipe crosses onto the balls.
  5. Remove balls from the fridge and pipe a small cross onto each ball. Freeze any leftover cross mixture to use another time. Return balls to the fridge and chill until ready to serve. 2 balls is 1 serve.
  6. Package up in small coloured gift boxes to give to friends and family instead of store-bought chocolate eggs. Ensure that you store in the fridge before giving as gifts to prevent the crosses from melting.
Recipe Notes

Calories per serve: 131 (2 balls is one serve)

10 top tips to stay on track this Easter

Easter can be one of those times during the year we can fall ‘off track’ a little. The most important thing to remember is, if you are celebrating Easter, that it is just one day out of the whole entire year and if you are wanting to eat chocolate, enjoy it!

1. Buy non-chocolate gifts

Avoid temptation! If you have friends and family asking to buy gifts for your children, offer some non-chocolate ideas: Arts and craft, pyjamas, bath bombs/bubble bath, books, vouchers, puzzles or games.

2. Make healthier alternatives

If you are entertaining see our Healthy Mummy Easter Ebook filled with healthier recipe ideas.

3. Use plastic eggs instead of chocolate

Try choosing smaller chocolates or hollow eggs for easter hunts. The kids (and adults) will still see and collect lots of colourful eggs without having excess left over after Easter.

We love reusable plastic egg shaped containers that you can fill. You can find these in most supermarkets and these are great for egg hunts and gifts. You can fill them with anything you like, small toys, lollies/chocolate or treats of your choosing or even clues for an egg hunt.

4. Melt down leftover chocolate instead of eating it

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If you find you have excess chocolates left over at the end of Easter and wish to avoid temptation, try chopping, melting or crushing your chocolates into one of our recipes, such as the Wholemeal Choc Chip Muffins and Peanut Bubble Crunch. 

You can also freeze leftover chocolates so they are ‘out of sight’ but still available for a sweet treat when you choose.

5. Choose dark chocolate over light chocolate

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Choose dark chocolate where you can. Dark chocolate can offer a lower calorie, lower sugar option whilst still enjoying the chocolate flavour.

6. Avoid filled and flavoured chocolate eggs

10 ways to stick to your healthy eating plan this EASTER

Instead, utilise plain chocolate varieties if you are being cautious of your chocolate and calorie intake over Easter.

7. Eat before heading to your family gatherings

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Eating breakfast or a snack with a source of protein before you head to your Easter get togethers can help you make more mindful choices rather than arriving hungry.

8. Be mindful of your serving sizes

If you are watching your calorie intake over Easter, think about how much you’re putting on your plate. Often Big chocolate bunnies and eggs can be a family serving. Look at the labels and make an informed decision.

9. Get moving

Keep active with the family and make it fun. Often Easter means some businesses are closed so your whole family might get the chance to spend some extra time together so make the most of it! A family walk, a game of sport in the backyard, a trip to the beach, a play at the park can be great ways to move your body without it seeming like a chore.

10. Drink lots of water

Focus on your water intake. Try to keep a water bottle nearby. Sipping on water can help with hunger and over indulging.

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