Ferrero Rocher Bliss Balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts
  • 10 hazelnuts (whole - extra for the centre)
  • 1/2 cup nuts of your choice
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 3 tbsp dark roasted peanut butter
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 squares Lindt 70% dark chocolate
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Method

  • Add the 1/2 cup of hazelnuts, nuts of your choice and rolled oats to a blender and pulse until you get a coarse texture.
  • Add the dates, nut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt and maple syrup (if using) to the blender and blend until a doughy texture starts to form.
  • Take 1-2 tablespoons of mixture and press 1 of the whole hazelnuts into the centre.
  • Press and roll the mixture into a ball. (The mixture is coarse so you will need to press tightly)
  • Repeat until you have made 8-10 balls.
  • Place formed balls into a container lined with baking paper and pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile break up the dark chocolate squares and place into a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave in 15-20 second increments and stir until the chocolate has melted.
  • Remove the bliss balls from freezer and dip into the melted chocolate.
  • Place chocolate coated balls back into the lined container and freeze for a further 5 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
  • Enjoy!

Texture: The mixture is coarse, if you blend the nuts at step 1 for long enough you can get a smoother consistency.