These Thermomix Lemon Bliss Balls taste like decadent cheesecake filling rolled in coconut! I'm not kidding, they taste just like cheesecake. Except, unlike the dessert, these little bites are perfectly healthy.

lemon bliss balls on a white background and yellow striped tea towel

These babies may taste like a naughty indulgence, but I promise they're nutritional sound. The addition of fresh turmeric in the recipe gives the bliss balls a lovely golden colour. When selecting the ingredient I was careful to ensure they would be suitable for dairy-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan diets.

I've been incorporating more turmeric in my cooking lately for its health-giving benefits and delicate flavour. The recipe uses fresh turmeric. If you don't like turmeric or you can't find any you can make the bliss balls without it.

The Benefits of Turmeric

powerful anti-inflammatory effects
a strong antioxidant which protects us from free radicals
improve brain function and may assist in brain-related diseases such as Alzheimer's
lowers risk of heart disease
can reduce the growth of tumours and slow the spread of cancer
reduces depression
can reduce cholesterol
may improve memory function

For more information on the health benefits of turmeric take a look at this article by prevention.

Health considerations aside, this recipe is fabulous for busy families. It takes no time at all to whip up a batch. Bliss balls are so easy to make in the Thermomix it almost feels like cheating. Simply add all the ingredients to the machine and blitz. I usually have a few little helpers roll the balls in coconut and the job is done.

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Rolling the balls

The mixture will appear quite soft and moist at room temperature. To make rolling the balls easier refrigerate them for an hour. Once chilled the bliss balls will be much easier to roll and coat in coconut.

Storage

Store the Lemon Bliss Balls in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. These are best eaten straight from the fridge as when they warm up they will soften.

Image showing 3 step process of making lemon bliss balls

Lemon Zest

When removing the lemon rind use a sharp paring knife to remove the zest only. The white pith under the lemon rind is very bitter. Avoid adding pith to the bliss balls or they will become bitter.

The yellow lemon juicer pictured in the second image of the step by step process gets every last drop out of the lemon and is super easy to use and clean.

Take a look at my favourite lemon juicer by clicking on "lemon juice r".

Portrait image of lemon bliss balls in a blue striped bowl on a yellow tea towel

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lemon bliss balls in a blue striped bowl on a yellow tea towel

Thermomix Lemon Bliss Balls

Julie Carlyle

These Thermomix Lemon Bliss Balls taste like decadent cheesecake filling rolled in coconut! Except, unlike the dessert, these little bites are perfectly healthy.

5 from 3 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10

refrigeration 1

Total Time 10

Course Snack

Cuisine Australian

Servings balls

Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

1 Thermomix or food processor
1 Citrus Lemon Squeeze (press)

Ingredients

250 g raw cashew nuts unsalted
75 g desiccated coconut
1.5 TBS coconut oil
85 g maple syrup
10 g fresh turmeric
60 g lemon juice fresh squeezed
15 g lemon zest zest from 1 lemon
45 g desiccated coconut RESERVED FOR COATING

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in TM bowl except the coconut for rolling. Blitz 10 sec/Speed 9.
250 g raw cashew nuts, 75 g desiccated coconut, 1.5 TBS coconut oil, 85 g maple syrup, 10 g fresh turmeric, 60 g lemon juice, 15 g lemon zest
Scrape down the bowl.
Blitz again 5sec/Speed 7.
Scrape down the bowl and place in the fridge for at least one hour. This will allow the mixture to firm up prior to rolling.
Roll the mixture into 16 balls.
Place the reserved coconut in a bowl. Roll each lemon bliss ball in the coconut to coat.
45 g desiccated coconut
Refrigerate the bliss balls until required.

Notes

When removing the lemon rind use a sharp paring knife to remove the zest only. The white pith under the lemon rind is very bitter. Avoid adding pith to the bliss balls or they will become bitter.
The mixture will appear quite soft and moist at room temperature. To make rolling the balls easier refrigerate them for an hour. Once chilled the bliss balls will be much easier to roll and coat in coconut.
Store the Lemon Bliss Balls in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. These are best eaten straight from the fridge as when they warm up they will soften.
The yellow lemon juicer pictured in the step by step images is awesome. It gets every last drop out and is super easy to use and clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 2.8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.3mg

Keyword Bliss Balls, Healthy Snacks, Lemon, Protein Bites

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Comments

Maureen says

January 03, 2023 at 2:53 pm

I have made these and I loved them. I have the lemon squeezer and I have one for oranges too.

- Julie Carlyle says
  
  January 04, 2023 at 3:58 pm
  
  I have always been going to get one for oranges!! Some of my homegrown lemons are too big for the lemon squeeze! 🙂
  
Darleen Cook says

January 04, 2022 at 11:05 am

I used ground tumeric as I couldnt find any fresh tumeric, and they were divine. Id love to try again with fresh produce

Francesca says

October 31, 2020 at 4:39 pm

Can I use turmeric powder instead of the fresh one? If yes, how much?
Thank you!

- Julie Carlyle says
  
  November 29, 2020 at 8:23 am
  
  Hi Francesca
  Yes you can substitute powder for fresh turmeric.
  Just use half the amount of powdered turmeric.
  Julie
  
Penny Rye says

December 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm

Can you roll these in anything else rather than desiccated coconut (I really don't like the taste or texture of this)? Perhaps chopped nuts??

- Julie Carlyle says
  
  December 24, 2018 at 9:02 am
  
  Hi Penny,
  You don't need to roll the bliss balls in anything at all. They're delicious without a coating. If you wanted to roll in nuts perhaps try almond meal with a little bit of cinnamon. 🙂 Happy cooking 🙂
  
Shirley says

June 26, 2018 at 5:11 pm

These bliss balls are absolutely delicious. Such lovely citrus flavour. I made mine with lime from my tree. Love these

- Julie Carlyle says
  
  June 27, 2018 at 1:11 pm
  
  Shirely, making these with homegrown limes would be fabulous! Thanks for stopping by and commenting xx

Thermomix Lemon Bliss Balls - Just like cheesecake!

The Benefits of Turmeric

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