I am lucky enough to have an influx of home grown citrus this time of year! thanks to our lemon tree and my partners mothers, range of Lemon, French Lemon and Lime trees!

So, I decided what a perfect time to make something using the fruits in season. These lemon meringue bliss balls are so damn easy I made a video on my Instagram stories to show you!! (which I have uploaded below)

The ingredients are so minimal and they have such a light flavour – perfect for after dinner or when you need something to stop the sugar cravings.

I used minimal sweetener, which is always a winner.

One important point, it is to ensure you use Organic Lemons, as we are using the zest of the lemon. If you purchase commercial lemons they will contain numerous chemicals AND wax! Which is almost impossible to remove completely? That is something you do not want in your body!! Also ensure you are using fresh lemon juice

I will go into more detail around the benefits of an organic diet another time, but I recommend you doing your own research. As organic is not in everyone’s price range, which is completely understandable, I recommend reading the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen to know which fruit and vegetables are sprayed the most. It will help you distinguish  which veggies you should purchase if you can only buy a few organic items. GREAT STARTING POINT! 🙂

Bliss balls are amazing because the flavor options are endless, if there is a flavour combo you would like me to try let me know and comment below!

Ingredients (Use organic where possible*)

1.5 cups (pre-soaked for 6 hours) Cashews/Macadamias – I used both you can use either or both

1 cup desiccated Coconut

2 tablespoons of Rice Malt Syrup

1 table spoon Vanilla Bean Paste or 1 Vanilla Bean Pods

½ of a Lemon juiced (fresh)

1 Lemon zest (ensure wax is thoroughly removed)

Optional: 1 serving Protein Powder/ Hemp Seeds – for boosted protein!

Method

Soak cashews and macadamias for 6 hours. Rinse.

Add all ingredients to food processor. Mix gently (on low) until mixture has combined.

Separate into balls (approx. 1 tbsp.) Roll into extra desiccated coconut.

Place in fridge for fridge for 2 hours and enjoy.

They can be kept in air tight container in the fridge for a week or longer in freezer!