Prep time 20 mins Total time20 mins Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 9-10 pitted dried dates
- ½ cup hot water + 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup freshly ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling
How To Make
- Combine dates and ½ cup of hot water in a small bowl and soak for 5 minutes. Drain water and add dates to a food processor.
- Add ground flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, Maca, ginger, nutmeg, sea salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until dates are smooth and mixture starts to stick together, scraping sides as needed.
- Add shredded coconut to a shallow bowl. Remove blade from food processor and roll 1 tablespoon amounts of mixture using clean hands. Roll bliss balls in coconut and place on a wax paper lined plate or tray. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm.
- Store bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool dry spot.
Herb Highlights
- Ground flaxseed: Flaxseed can support healthy metabolism and detoxification of “dirty” estrogens and has adaptogenic properties that relieve symptoms of menopause and help reduce the risk and growth of estrogenic cancers. It’s also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. (1)
- Shelled pumpkin seeds: Also known as pepitas, pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients like phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Pumpkin seeds are phytoestrogenic and can support relief from symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, like hot flashes. (2)
- Ginger: A truly medicinal spice with anti-inflammatory benefits that can help reduce nausea and menstrual cramps, and also help keep hormones balanced. Ginger helps stabilize the thyroid gland, and is beneficial for insulin levels, lowering testosterone, and relief from hot flashes. (3)
- Maca: The Peruvian Superfood used by warriors in ancient times to boost vitality, energy, and stamina. Maca is an herbal adaptogen, meaning it can directly change the balance of your hormones to help you adapt to stress and illness. (4)
Contribution: Magdalena Wszelaki