These bliss balls aren’t just a tasty snack – they’re designed to give your gut microbes a little love. The nuts, seeds, and fruits inside are rich in soluble fibre, which acts like fuel for your beneficial bacteria. When these microbes ferment soluble fibre, they produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, which keep your gut lining healthy, support your immune system, and even help regulate inflammation.
We’ve also loaded these balls with ingredients high in ellagic acid (from berries and nuts) and other polyphenols (like those found in green tea or cacao). These plant compounds act as powerful antioxidants and are metabolised by gut bacteria into smaller, bioactive compounds that benefit not only the gut, but also brain, heart, and metabolic health. Polyphenols can also help encourage the growth of beneficial species while discouraging less desirable ones – giving your microbiome a more diverse, balanced community to thrive.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts (ellagic acid + healthy fats)
- ½ cup pecans (ellagic acid + polyphenols)
- ½ cup fresh medjool dates (for sweetness + fibre)
- 2 tbsp pomegranate powder (high in ellagic acid)
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (ellagic acid)
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds or chia seeds (soluble fibre + gut support)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder or matcha (polyphenols)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (anti-inflammatory)
- Pinch sea salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp collagen powder or protein powder (if you want extra protein)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a food processor (dry ingredients first)
- Make balls in your hand to desired size.
- Place in fridge/freezer.
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