Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls (Gluten Free & Vegan)

A healthy chocolate treat, this Raw Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls Recipe is like a healthy coconut rough or bounty bar without any of the added sugar. Gluten free, vegan, grain free, egg free and paleo friendly.

I'm one of those people who doesn't know how anyone could "forget to eat". 

You know the people, 2pm rolls around and they realise they've not eaten a single thing all day long.

That is not me. 

As soon as I'm awake, you'll find me sleepily making my way down to the kitchen, flicking the kettle on and grabbing some breakfast - and as Jesse will tell you, I don't really stop eating until I go to sleep 😜

Having healthy snacks on hand is a must from me, meaning that I can always have something nutritious to grab and snack on - and bliss balls are one of my favourite healthy snacks.

Easy to customise with flavours you love, these bites take just a few minutes to make and can be kept in the fridge or freezer for a quick snack.

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Recipe: Apricot and Date Triple C Bliss Balls (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Apricots, Dates, Cashews, Chia Seeds and Coconut combine to create these delicious bliss balls that are raw, vegan, paleo, gluten free, grain free and refined sugar free. A great healthy snack recipe.

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Generally speaking, you'll find me making different on-the-go snacks so I can quickly grab something on my way out the door.

But living in Sydney lockdown? You'll find me filling my fridge with these same snacks so that we always have healthy and nutrient packed options close at hand.

Because let's be real, when you're stuck at home and there's chips and candy and junk food, you've got to make sure the healthy stuff is just as easy. 

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These Apricot and Date Triple C Bliss Balls are my current fave.... so much so that I don't think the name does them justice.

As well as apricots and dates, these bites are filled with cashews, coconut and chia seeds. All of these ingredients together create a taste and texture sensation and a healthy treat that feels indulgent.

Who needs candy when you can enjoy nature's candy instead?

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Recipe: Raw Brownie Bliss Balls (Grain Free, Paleo & Vegan)

A healthy snack that tastes decadent but is packed full of nutrition? This Raw Brownie Bliss Balls Recipe is gluten free, vegan, paleo, grain free, refined sugar free and so easy to make. 5 Ingredients are all you'll need!

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What do you usually snack on? 

For me, it's whatever is quick, easy or portable. If I haven't time to make anything, that might mean a nut bar from the jar in the pantry or a yogurt grabbed from the grocery store - but usually you'll find at least one container of bliss balls in my fridge created just for snacking.

They're quick and easy to make and eat, can be taken just about anywhere and last for weeks in the fridge. Better still? They're packed full of nutrients to keep you going.

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And I mean, when a recipe can be both healthy and include chocolate, what's not to love?!

These Raw Brownie Bliss Balls taste seriously decadent, but are full of good for you ingredients and no added sugar. 

All you need is 5 ingredients; dates, cashews, pecans (or walnuts), cocoa powder and a handful of chocolate chips.

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Recipe: One Bowl Paleo Orange Bread

One Bowl Paleo Orange Bread Recipe - Who said paleo cakes and desserts can’t be easy? This Orange Bread Recipe makes a sweet loaf that is gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free and absolutely delicious. Clean eating friendly and freezer friendly for easy meal prep.

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One of the most popular recipes on the blog is our Healthy Paleo Banana Bread Recipe - and for good reason. It is SO easy and seriously, ridiculously delicious.

Even if you don't normally like paleo or grain free baked goods, you'll love this one. Even our fussiest friends and family members love it and we make it again and again and again.

... and I also like to play with the recipe.

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With a fridge full of giant oranges, I decided this time I wanted to make a Paleo Orange Cake - so tweaking our favourite banana bread recipe, I came up with the most delicious cake/loaf that's full of orange flavour.

To date, I've made the basic Paleo Banana Bread recipe into these recipes: 

• Paleo Lemon Bread Recipe
• Paleo Chocolate Orange Bread Recipe
• Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe
• Paleo Chai Spiced Nut Bread Recipe
• Paleo Pumpkin Bread Recipe
• Paleo Carrot and Zucchini Bread Recipe
• Paleo Garlic and Herb Bread Recipe

And right now, this Orange Loaf might be my favourite.

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Recipe: 4 Ingredient Coconut Cookies (Gluten Free, Paleo & Vegan)

Easy 4 Ingredient Coconut Cookies Recipe - Homemade cookies just don’t get easier than this. A simple twist on coconut macaroons, this healthy cookie recipe is gluten free, paleo, vegan, sugar free and clean eating friendly.

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I can’t be the only one who has their moments where they just want a freshly baked cookie.

You know, when you feel like something sweet - but the smell of freshly baked cookies is in your head and you just need to make something NOW? 

Just me? Err…. okaaaay then.

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Well, anyway. Regardless of whether that cookie craving strikes you or not, these cookies may just be the simplest cookie recipe you’ll ever come across.

All you need is four ingredients, about 20 minutes of your time and then you’ll have a delicious batch of homemade cookies ready to devour.

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Recipe: Cashew Cookie Dough Bliss Balls (Gluten Free, Paleo & Vegan)

Easy Cashew Cookie Dough Bliss Balls Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free and Vegan) - A perfect healthy snack, these cookie dough bliss balls are allergy friendly and perfect for kids and adults. Chocolate chips make them feel decadent, but they’re secretly healthy and require just 4 ingredients to make them. The perfect meal prep recipe and healthy dessert option.

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We are currently on vacation at Disneyland in California, USA - but I didn’t want you to miss out on new recipes while we were away, so I’ve been busy creating a whole lot of deliciousness to share whilst we’re away from home!

These Cashew Cookie Dough Bliss Balls Recipe are one of those recipes - and I was actually eating them yesterday on the plane ride here! 

They’re the perfect quick and easy snack that’s healthy, delicious and seriously easy to make. 

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Bliss balls are one of my go-to snacks because you can take them pretty much everywhere and they don’t need to be refrigerated (though we store ours in the fridge so they last as long as possible!)

Better still, they’re the perfect recipe to make your own. Don’t have cashews? Swap them for almonds? Feel like something different? Swap the dates for raisins and add cinnamon for a cinnamon raisin cookie dough inspired treat.

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best - and this recipe is certainly simple as it requires just 4 ingredients and less than 15 minutes of your time!

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Recipe: Banana Hemp Hippie Muffins

Easy Banana Hemp Hippie Muffins - These gluten free and paleo banana muffins are so easy to make and seriously delicious to eat. Healthier than most other banana muffin recipes, these muffins are lower fat, refined sugar free, lower sugar, gluten free, grain free, clean eating friendly and fussy eater approved. Hemp seeds and chia seeds add nutrition and crunch.

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Now, this recipe wasn't given to me by a hippie... nor have I asked a hippie's opinion of them (yet!), but that's just what these muffins ended up being called.

You see, banana muffins are always a favourite - but when you add healthy ingredients like hemp seeds and chia seeds and people find out that you've made them using almond flour and coconut flour instead of regular flour, you find yourself with a bit of scepticism. 

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But let me tell you, even the fussiest of eaters will happily devour these hippie muffins (and I know for certain because I have a few family members who would scare even the greatest of chefs with their fussiness 😜) 

These muffins may be healthy, but they certainly don't taste like it. 

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They're moist and super fluffy and super easy to make. Perfect as an on the go breakfast or a healthy snack or dessert, these hippie muffins are sure to become a new family favourite in your house too. 

In fact, you'll probably even prefer them to their gluten-laden counterparts. We do!

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Recipe: Copycat Larabar Coconut Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls

Copycat Coconut Chocolate Chip Larabar Bliss Balls Recipe - The perfect healthy snack, this copycat LÄRABAR recipe turns a store-bought treat into delicious homemade bliss balls that are gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegan, grain free, refined sugar free and raw.

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Sometimes the simplest recipes become your favourite - and this is definitely one of those recipes. 

Bliss Balls are one of my favourite healthy snacks to have on hand - and they're also one of my favourite healthy desserts to share with friends. Not only are they super simple to make, they're seriously delicious - and I've found that even the pickiest eaters love them. 

I first made this recipe when we were having friends over for lunch who had a variety of different dietary needs and I needed a simple (but healthy and allergy friendly!) dessert that everyone could enjoy.

So, I made a few batches of different bliss ball flavours (including this one), put together a fruit platter, added some chocolate and the bliss balls and everyone dug in!

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Regardless of whether you're gluten free, dairy free, vegan, paleo or grain free, these are sure to be a hit in your house too. 

Made in minutes, these bliss balls can be made in a big batch and kept in the fridge or freezer so you always have an easy snack or dessert on hand. 

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Recipe: Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls

Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls Recipe - The perfect healthy snack, these dried fruit balls are nut free, gluten free and raw vegan friendly. Perfect for lunchboxes, you need just three ingredients to make these delicious energy bites.

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Do you ever find you go through foodie obsessions? 

I always find myself using a particular ingredient over and over again for months until I move onto the next one. Right now? That ingredient is dried apricots.

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Maybe it's because it's winter time and I can't have fresh apricots - but right now, I find myself trying to incorporate dried apricots into just about everything.

And it's that obsession that brought you today's recipe 😜

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These Nut Free Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls have become a favourite in our house. They're super simple to make, delicious to eat and the perfect snack to take with you on the go. 

Because they're nut free, they're also school friendly - so you can pop them in your kiddo's lunchbox for a sweet but healthy snack. They're also easily customised - throw in whatever adds ins you like. I've been adding chia seeds, flaxseeds and hemp seeds when I want an extra nutrient boost. 

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Recipe: Paleo Cinnamon Donut Muffins

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts get a healthy makeover with this Easy Paleo Donut Muffins Recipe. Gluten free, grain free, dairy free and clean eating friendly, this simple recipe is refined sugar free and so light and fluffy thanks to the mix of almond flour and coconut flour. Make them in just 10 minutes!

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Often times, when people have seen my blog they'll ask me "How do you find the time to bake" and the answer is more often than not, I don't. 

I'm not trying to be clever and say "you don't find time, you make time" blahblahblah. Because unless someone can figure out how to make 5 extra hours in a 24 hour day, I'm going to say that's false. 

You see, sometimes life just gets so busy that I don't have the time or energy to bake - but then there's those times where I don't have the time or energy but either really want to eat something homemade or have to bake something to bring somewhere/share with people - and then I have to get creative. 

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These donut muffins are one of those creations. They take literally minutes to make from start to finish and are seriously, ridiculously good. I've kept the recipe as a small batch recipe as that's what we usually make (12 mini muffins), but it's easy to multiply and share with a crowd. 

This is one of those recipes that's best eaten on the day they're made (especially when they're still warm), but they will keep in a container for 2-3 days and you can simply re-dip them in the leftover cinnamon sugar when you're ready to eat them. 

But you didn't come here for me to tell you all about them - you came here so I could give you the recipe to make for yourself, right?! 

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Recipe: Healthy Caramel Slice (Paleo & Vegan)

This Healthy Caramel Slice Recipe is paleo, vegan, grain free, refined sugar free and SERIOUSLY delicious! Made with almond butter (or your favourite nut butter), it features a coconut flour biscuit base with a gooey maple syrup caramel filling and healthy chocolate topping. One of the best healthy dessert recipes that you need to try ASAP! Simple, easy and so delicious!

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I'll be totally honest, this wasn't the recipe I planned on posting today. In my head, I had big dreams of a delicious Easter recipe - but then life happened and after a crazy busy week of work, and a weekend of madly cooking for Jesse's birthday party, I just didn't have the time (or energy) to make it. 

But it's okay... because if I was going to give you a consolation prize, this would be the most delicious one I could come up with. 

You see, this Caramel Slice Recipe was one I was saving for after Easter, but it's one you really shouldn't have to wait for. 

Not only is it gluten free, it's refined sugar free, vegan and paleo - so everyone can enjoy it.

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When I first came up with this recipe, I thought it might have been one of those treats I could keep to myself - because Jesse isn't a rich/dark chocolate fan.

But oh was I mistaken. 

I let him try a tiny piece (because I wasn't going to waste my deliciousness on him if he hated it - ha!) - and before I knew it, he was making claims on the rest of the container. Not cool. 

It quickly became a favourite of not only Jesse and I, but our family and friends too - so I knew it was a recipe I had to share.

Unlike traditional caramel slices, this isn't the kind of treat that leaves you with a sugar hangover. It's just sweet enough and better for you, whilst still feeling seriously decadent.

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Recipe: Super Seed Bliss Balls (Paleo, Vegan & Gluten Free)

This Super Seed Bliss Ball Recipe combines sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, pepitas, flaxseeds and dates to create a nutrient-packed snack the whole family will love. Easy to make and the perfect meal prep recipe, these nut free recipes can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for a quick and easy snack. 

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Bliss Balls are one of the things you will ALWAYS find in my fridge.

Stored in containers on the top shelf of our fridge, they're there for easy, healthy snacks - or those times where I want something sweet but don't want a sugar rush. 

Usually you'll find these Mint Chocolate Bliss Balls or these Salted Caramel Bliss Balls, but lately there's a new favourite in town.

These Super Seed Bliss Balls are the ultimate healthy snack as they're jam packed with nutrients - and are made with just 5 simple ingredients.

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Hemp Seeds pack a protein punch, adding 25 grams of protein to the recipe as well as all nine essential amino acids (making them a complete source of protein - a must if you eat a plant based diet!), omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc and b-vitamins. They're also said to boost heart health, support brain health, reduce inflammation and improve skin health as well as reducing the symptoms of PMS and menopause.

Sunflower Seeds are incredible for skin and hair health as they're full of vitamin E, copper and essential fatty acids and are also rich in vitamin C, phytosterols (cholesterol-lowering compounds), fibre and magnesium, making them great for heart health, bone health, digestion and mental health. 

Flaxseeds are full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. They're great for heart health, have been found to reduce the risk of some cancers and are great for digestion and blood sugar control. 

Pepitas also known as pumpkin seeds, are super rich in magnesium and zinc as well as dozens of vital nutrients. They're known to be beneficial for heart health, prostate health and protection against certain cancers and their high antioxidant levels can also help to reduce inflammation.

Dates obviously aren't a seed, but they have health benefits too! They're high in fibre and disease-fighting antioxidants, have been found to help control blood sugar and improve bone health and have even been found to improve brain health. 

But enough of the science side - you came for the food, right?

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