Berry “Cheesecake” Bliss Balls
In peri & menopause, snacks need to do more than taste good. They need to support energy, muscle, and bone health, without feeling heavy or overly sweet.
These berry “cheesecake” bliss balls deliver a useful hit of protein and calcium in a simple, prep-ahead snack that works for real life. Each ball provides around 4-5g of protein and 50-60mg of calcium, making it easier to top up your intake across the day and avoid the 3pm energy slump.
Serves 2-3 (makes ~8 balls)
Ingredients
- 200g silken tofu (calcium-set if possible)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ½ cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Zest of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp crushed almonds or desiccated coconut for rolling
Method
- Blend the base: In a food processor, combine silken tofu, almond butter, oats, maple syrup, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add berries: Pulse in frozen berries lightly, so you get little bursts of colour and flavour without completely blending them.
- Chill slightly: Refrigerate the mixture for 10-15 minutes to firm it up.
- Form balls: Scoop ~1.5 tbsp per ball and roll into bite-sized spheres.
- Roll in topping: Coat each ball lightly in crushed almonds or desiccated coconut for texture and visual appeal.
- Serve or store: Chill for another 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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