After hearing a few people saying they weren’t a fan of dates in bliss balls, my thinking cap went on for alternatives. I love the flavour of pineapple so thought I’d try and make a pineapple flavoured bliss ball. I called these pineapple lump bliss balls, aptly named after the yummy lolly pineapple lump – just a little more nutritious!
These bliss balls are very simple – only four ingredients, and nothing fancy. There’s no added sugar as pineapple is naturally sweet, and the coconut adds an extra tropical flavour. Here’s how to make the pineapple lump bliss balls.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup dried pineapple
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
1/2 cup coconut
80g dark chocolate
Cut the pineapple into fine pieces, and crush the macadamia nuts into small pieces. I did this with a pestle and mortar but you could crush them in a plastic bag wrapped in tea towels and a rolling pin. Place the pineapple and nuts in a food processor and blend together for a few minutes. Add the coconut and continue to process until the mixture becomes dough like. If it looks a bit wet, add some extra coconut and process again for about 30 seconds.
Squeeze/roll the mixture into balls. Just so you know – the mixture not super sticky like normal bliss balls, but it still moulds into balls. Place in the fridge while you melt the chocolate.
Break up the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and then heat at 20 second intervals siring well in between each interval. This is important so you don’t overheat the chocolate. It shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes max.
Dip the balls in the chocolate and place on baking paper until set.
Enjoy!
Nicola, these look delicious! I love pineapple and I’m not so great with big ingredient lists so I think I’ll manage these ones. PS. That chopping board is so cute 🙂 x
Thanks Kate! Ditto re ingredient lists! I love the chopping board too. My sister gave it to me 🙂
These look so delicious and simple. Can’t wait to try making some. I always love your recipes.
Amy from quitesimplybatty.blogspot.com
I am going to the supermarket very shortly and am getting dried pineapple and macadamia’s specifically for this recipe! They better have what I need or I’m going to be so upset 😉
Hey Nicola! Where did you get that cloud shaped chopping board? So cute! xx
How many balls did you get out of the mixture? And how many would you classify as a serving? They look so yummy!
Hey – I got it as a gift but I’m pretty sure it came from the online store Father Rabbit. It’s really cute aye 🙂
WOW! As soon as this Whole 50 (eeeek I know!) I’m making these!
Wow 50 days!! These are yummy – worth waiting for 🙂
Hi Megan 1-2 as a serve. I’m sorry I can’t remember how many it made!! Maybe 12??
Hi there just wondering when you say half cups of coconut, is thar mean coconut oil or coconut milk or coconut cream or coconut thread? I really want to try this recipe but just slightly confused with that last ingredient thanks!
Hi it was just desiccated coconut. Sorry for the delay in replying!