Herbal Bliss Balls: Three Beautiful Recipes for you!

Herbalism is a delicious way to bring plant magic into your everyday life. These bliss ball recipes combine nourishing superfoods with herbs and botanicals, creating snacks that are not only functional but also beautiful and flavorful. With just a touch of sweetness, these treats let the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through. (If you prefer a sweeter experience, please add more honey to suit your taste.)

The Hibiscus Rose Infused Bliss Balls feature the tartness of rose and roselle, balanced with the richness of nut butter. The Elderberry and Blue Cornflower flavor blends fruity and earthy elderberry with vibrant cocoa and the beauty of blue cornflowers, while the Hazelnut Maca flavor offers a warm, slightly spiced profile with maca and cardamom.

These snacks are simple to make and perfect for when you need a quick pick-me-up or a healthy moment of indulgence. Please enjoy these recipes!

Hibiscus Rose Infused Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• Base mix:
  • 1 ½ cups “everything butter” (this is a product by the brand Fix and Fogg (I’m not getting an endorsement, I just like it!) but you can use any nut or seed butter of your choice)
  • ¾ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dried rose hips
  • ½ tbsp dried roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried cherries
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
• For coating:
  • 3 tbsp berry powder
  • 4 tbsp dried rose petals

Instructions

1. Hydrate the herbs:
   • In a small bowl, combine dried rose hips and roselle with 2 tbsp hot water.
   • Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until softened, then mash lightly to release their flavors.
2. Prepare the base:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine everything butter, tahini, cocoa powder, honey, ground cardamom, and dried cherries.
   • Add the hydrated rose hips and roselle, including the liquid, and mix until evenly combined. The mixture should have a sticky consistency.
3. Shape the balls:
   • Using a small spoon or your hands, scoop the mixture and roll into small, bite-sized balls.
4. Coat the bliss balls:
   • On a flat plate, combine the berry powder and dried rose petals.
   • Roll each ball in the coating mixture until fully covered.
5. Set and serve:
   • Place the coated balls on a tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
   • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy your floral, fruity, and nutrient-packed bliss balls! 

Elderberry and Blue Cornflower Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• Base mix:
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup “everything butter” (or nut/seed butter blend of your choice)
  • ¾ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp elderberry powder
  • ¼ cup sunflower kernels
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
• For coating:
  • 3 tbsp elderberry powder
  • 4 tbsp dried blue cornflowers

Instructions

1. Prepare the base:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, “everything butter,” and tahini until smooth.
   • Add cocoa powder, honey, 1 tbsp elderberry powder, ground cinnamon, sunflower kernels, and coconut flakes.
   • Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture reaches a sticky, moldable consistency.
2. Shape the balls:
   • Scoop small portions of the mixture with a spoon or your hands, rolling them into bite-sized balls.
3. Coat the balls:
   • In a small shallow bowl combine elderberry powder and dried blue cornflowers.
   • Roll each ball in the coating mixture until evenly covered.
4. Set and serve:
   • Arrange the coated balls on a tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
   • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy the vibrant, nutrient-dense energy balls, packed with the goodness of elderberry and the showcasing the beauty of cornflowers!

Hazelnut-Maca Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• Base mix:
  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
  • ¾ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • ¼ cup chopped dates
  • 2 ½ tbsp maca powder
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
• For coating:
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 4 tbsp dried calendula petals

Instructions

1. Prepare the base:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and tahini until smooth and creamy.
   • Add cocoa powder, honey, maca powder, and ground cardamom, mixing well to incorporate.
   • Stir in hemp seeds, chopped dates, and chopped hazelnuts, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed. The mixture should be sticky and cohesive.
2. Shape the balls:
   • Use a spoon or your hands to scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
3. Coat the balls:
   • In a small shallow bowl combine hemp seeds and dried calendula petals.
   • Roll each ball in the coating mixture until evenly covered.
4. Set and serve:
   • Arrange the rolled bites on a tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
   • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy the earthy sweetness and nutty crunch of these hazelnut-maca energy bites, perfect for a nourishing snack!