Arabian Nights Bliss Balls
Let the flavors of cardamon, rose water, dates, and pistachios transport you to the Middle East with these Arabian nights bliss balls.
Ingredients
- 14 large pitted Medjool dates
- ⅓ cup/42g pistachio kernels
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon rose water
- ¼ cup/40g roasted unsalted almonds
- ¼ cup/35g thinly chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon dried edible rose petals (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor add the Medjool dates and blend until pureed (they will form a ball).
- Then add the almonds, spices, rose water, pistachio kernels, and rose petals (if applicable) and pulse a few times until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form a ball.Dip and roll the ball to the thinly chopped pistachios.
- Eat them right away or refrigerate them for a better, more firm texture.
- Enjoy ;)
Notes
If you like them sweeter you can always add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (if not vegan).
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.