Cashew "Pumpkin" Bliss Balls

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    13 balls

  • Calories

    91 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Cashew "Pumpkin" Bliss Balls

A fast and easy energy ball perfect for fall, shaped and spiced like pumpkin!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 oz cashew a scant cup, raw, unsalted
  • 1/3 cup almond flour or other flour of choice
  • 6 whole dates pitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 12-13 chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Add cashews, dates, flour, pumpkin spice, and chia seeds to a food processor and pulse until all of the cashews are well blended and a crumbly mixture (the size of breadcrumbs) forms.
  2. With food processor running, add maple syrup, vanilla, and water until a dough begins to form. It's ok if it still seems a little crumbly, you'll be able to form balls and you don't want the mixture to be too moist.
  3. Form into 12-13 one inch sized balls.
  4. Hold a ball in your hand and with a toothpick, press into the ball all around the edges to indent sides to look like sides of a pumpkin. Use your fingers to gently squeeze ball down from a circular shape to more of an oval pumpkin shape.
  5. Top with a chocolate chip and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Storage: 
  • Storage
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.  The longer they are stored the more they may dry out.   
  • Freezer:  Store in a freezer-safe container/ziplock bag for 3-4 months. 
  • Substitutions:
  • Substitutions:
  • Flour: Use your favorite gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour.  The almond flour adds a subtle nutty flavor that compliments the cashews, but a standard gluten-free flour works well, too.  
  • Maple Syrup:  Use honey or your other favorite natural sweetener, although maple definitely adds a lovely fall flavor.
  • Pumpkin Spice:  Use your favorite pumpkin spice blend or use this recipe to make your own.  If using a premade, use 1 tablespoon.  Add a dash more for an even stronger pumpkin spice flavor. 
  • Orange Color:
  • Orange Color
  • These bliss balls are subtly colored orange thanks to the turmeric.  If you want a more vibrant colored orange, you could also add a drop or two of orange food coloring to the teaspoon of water before adding to the food processor.
  • To naturally brighten, you could increase the turmeric by 1/4 teaspoon, any more will make the turmeric flavor overpowering.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 88mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 13balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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