Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls
Our Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're made with a combination of dates, rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. The mixture is processed in a food processor until it's well combined and sticky. The mixture is then rolled into 1-inch balls and placed in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. The result is a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for any holiday party.
The history of the bliss ball is a long and winding one. It is believed that the first bliss balls were created in Australia in the early 1900s. These early bliss balls were made with a combination of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. They were often rolled in coconut or cocoa powder. Bliss balls quickly became a popular treat in Australia, and they eventually spread to other parts of the world. Today, bliss balls are enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a popular healthy snack option, and they are also a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts.
Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls Festive Cranberry and Orange Bliss Balls
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
  1. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  3. Place the bliss balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Why It Works
  • The combination of dates, rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger creates a delicious and festive flavor.
  • Processing the mixture in a food processor until it's well combined and sticky ensures that the bliss balls will hold together well.
  • Rolling the mixture into 1-inch balls makes them the perfect size for a snack or dessert.
  • Placing the bliss balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving allows them to firm up and develop their full flavor.