Lemon Honey Chia Bliss Balls

I had a moment the other day, wondering how many bliss ball recipes there must be floating around the internet these days. Quite a few I’d like to think, but what’s one more to add to the mix?

They’re great to have on hand for a quick snack and to keep those blood sugars and energy levels sustained.

Keep them in the freezer and they’ll last for ages. Little bite size morsels of goodness they are, and this week I’m sharing a delicious Lemon Honey Chia Bliss Ball recipe on the blog.

Can we take a moment to appreciate Raw Rata Honey’s absolutely gorgeous packaging! It is by far the creamiest honey I’ve ever tasted!

This delectable honey was the star of this recipe along with CHIA White Chia Seeds. Paired with flavorful locally grown lemons, it was combined a match made in heaven.

The thing I love about this honey is that it’s all single batch. “It’s never blended, always a bit different. You can scan the QR code to find out where the bees foraged for the honey in your jar. We think that’s pretty cool.” Source

Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds contain up to 40 percent oil, with 60 percent comprised of omega-3. ALA is considered essential because your body can’t make it, so you need it in your diet—or its long-chain animal-based derivatives (like the omega-3 found in seafood and krill oil).

• Protection against arthritis, autoimmune disease and cancer
• Anti-diabetic action
• Liver-protective properties
• Anti-inflammatory activity
• Lowering blood pressure and heart disease
• Lowering triglycerides and supporting healthy cholesterol levels

It’s thought that the combination of fiber and protein in chia seeds, along with the gel-like texture it takes on when combined with liquid, contributes to feelings of fullness and satiety.

In a recent study, among people with type 2 diabetes, supplementing with chia seeds for 12 weeks resulted in reduced systolic blood pressure and significant decreases in A1C, a measure of a person’s average levels of blood glucose.

Chia seeds contain about 10 grams of fiber in just two tablespoons. Most people need upwards of 50 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed, but most people get nowhere near this amount. 

Just two tablespoons of chia seeds provide 18 percent of the daily recommended value for calcium, 35 percent for phosphorus, 24 percent of magnesium, and about 50 percent for manganese. These minerals are important for bone health and as reported by SF Gate:

“These nutrients help you prevent hypertension and maintain a healthy weight, and are important for energy metabolism and a part of DNA synthesis.“

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I share with you the recipe below for these scrumptious little balls of goodness. Quick and easy to make and great to store in the fridge or freezer until your next snack attack.