This recipe name is, quite frankly, a bit of a mouthful, just like the very thing it is trying to describe. See, it wasn't enough to just call these little balls of yum 'bliss balls' because they're so much more than that. Likewise, I didn't feel it was entirely accurate to call them 'truffles' given they're a fairly loosely interpreted version of what an actual truffle is, so basically that's how we've ended up here with a super long name for what can most simply be put as 'little balls of yum'!
I've never been a fan of the whole 'vegans eating bliss balls because #health' phenomenon that seems to be a thing on Instagram. See, typically I find bliss balls quite boring, devoid of flavour, either too crunchy or just generally quite unappealing. I am however, a HUGE fan of these Cranberry and Pecan Chocolate Truffle Bliss Balls, mostly because I think they take all the good elements of the ubiquitous bliss ball, add in some tasty things (ergo dried cranberries which I truly believe are HIGHLY underrated in the dried fruit world) plus a whole heap of cacao/chocolate and that friends, is a recipe for straight goodness and yum!
Perfect for packing to take with you to work, school or uni, or alternatively also very good enjoyed as a 3pm pick me up from the comfort of your own home, there is literally nothing not to love about these truffle/bliss ball things. They good. You need them in your life, trust me!!
Ingredients;
10 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 cup raw pecans
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
+ extra chocolate and crushed nuts to coat them with at the end
1. This is VERY simple. Basically put all the above things (minus the extra chocolate and crushed nuts) into a food processor of quality blender (if using a blender, it may require some scraping down the sides/a little extra persistence, but can be done!) and mix until well combined with minimal chunky bits.
2. Roll your mix into bite sized balls, put them on a plate in the fridge to set for an hour or so and voila! If you're feeling extravagant (literally me, always!), melt some dark chocolate, roll the balls in that, sprinkle with some crushed pecans and let set in the fridge!
Store these in an airtight container in the fridge. They should keep for several days (if you can restrain yourself from eating them before testing the theory that is!!!!).
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