Lunchbox Protein Bliss Balls GF V
Recipe / Organic Merchant
Makes: 12
1 cup figs, soaked overnight
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup Organic Merchant Spirit Dust
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup fermented rice protein powder
Pinch salt
1. Separate figs from the liquid by straining them. Reserve the liquid for later.
2. Combine figs, sunflower seeds, Organic Merchant Spirit Dust, vanilla, protein powder and salt in a food processer until crumbly.
3. If the mix is not soft enough (it should stick together when pressed), add a little more of the fig liquid.
4. Take a spoon of the mix and roll into balls using your hands.
Coat in coconut flakes or another ingredient if you wish.
5. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Organic Merchant's Spirit Dust and Soothe Dust have been created by founder and residing naturopath Chalimah Jeanne. Created from a blend of organic, award-winning raw cacao, the dusts are 100 per cent ACO Certified Organic.
Spirit Dust
Organic Merchant's Spirit Dust is formulated from a combination of multi-award-winning raw cacao, mesquite, cinnamon, ashwagandha root, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, ginger and Himalayan pink salt, which have traditionally been used to reduce stress and anxiety and to support a healthy immune system.
Spirit Dust is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, additive-free, chemical-free, produced under environmentally friendly conditions and contains no sugar, so you can be assured these bliss balls will not only be a favourite in the lunchbox as a tasty and filling addition, but they are also a healthy choice.
Health benefits of Spirit Dust:
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