Raspberry Almond Bliss Balls

I am a big fan of energy bites, but I find that most of them are too sweet for my taste. This recipe for Raspberry Almond Bliss Balls was created by a reader, who requested a recipe for a more savory version of the classic peanut butter balls. She asked for a recipe that would use raspberries and almonds, two of her favorite flavors. After a bit of experimenting, I came up with this recipe, which I think is the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The raspberries add a touch of sweetness and tartness, while the almonds add a nutty crunchiness. The coconut adds a bit of texture and sweetness, and the almond butter and vanilla extract add a rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness. A pinch of salt is added at the end of the blending process, which enhances all of the flavors and helps to keep the balls from becoming too sweet.

The story of how I came up with this recipe for Raspberry Almond Bliss Balls begins in the early days of my food blogging career. I was still trying to find my voice and my niche, and I was experimenting with all sorts of different recipes. One day, I was browsing through my pantry when I came across a bag of almonds and a container of raspberries. I had no idea what to do with them, but I knew that I wanted to create something delicious. I started by blending the almonds until they were finely ground. Then, I added the raspberries, coconut, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor and blended until the mixture came together. I used my hands to roll the mixture into small balls and placed them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I refrigerated the balls for at least 30 minutes to set, and then I enjoyed them chilled or at room temperature. The Raspberry Almond Bliss Balls were a hit with my family and friends, and they quickly became one of my go-to recipes for a healthy and satisfying snack.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, soaked and drained
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend almonds until finely ground.
2. Add raspberries, coconut, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Blend until mixture comes together.
3. Using your hands, roll mixture into small balls.
4. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
5. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Why It Works

• The combination of raspberries and almonds creates a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.
• The coconut adds a bit of texture and sweetness, and the almond butter and vanilla extract add a rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness.
• A pinch of salt is added at the end of the blending process, which enhances all of the flavors and helps to keep the balls from becoming too sweet.
• Refrigerating the balls for at least 30 minutes helps them to set and firm up, making them easier to handle and less likely to crumble.