Using my new sugar bowl is on the list too – makes me smile, every time.
“Mum, what’s your favourite thing to do?” asked Miss F the other day.
I was a bit taken aback. Like most 9-year-old girls, usually her chat is based firmly on herself, her own awesomeness, her awesome friends or cute baby animals. But looking at her, I realised that she was genuinely keen to know something about me. Luckily I had a good (and true) answer ready.
“My favourite thing to do is cuddle my children.”
“And your next favourite thing?”
“I like to read books, in bed.”
She smiled and nodded having recently learned the joy of that one.
“And your next favourite thing?”
“Reading a book in bed, while my children are snuggled up around me, also reading books.”
She was thoroughly happy with my answers and me.
“And your next favourite thing?”
Bit of a pause as I quickly calculated whether food or sleep is my next greatest passion.
“I love eating.”
More nodding. Then we ran through sleeping, eating cake and eating cake in bed after just waking up from a nap. In an Oscars-speech-style-faux pas, I realised I’d forgotten daddy, so I casually dropped him in there too, in about 15th position.
Finally we had a long list of thing we both love to do and life was feeling very blessed indeed.
Delicious, with a bit of power-nutrition packed in.
Date & pecan bliss balls
Thanks to the ever-lovely Sonia from Natural NewAge Mum for getting me onto bliss balls. The kids ADORE them.
1 cup dates
1 cup pecans (or walnuts are also great)
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (zap it in the microwave)
¼ cup good-quality cocoa powder
½ cup desiccated (or shredded) coconut (plus ½ cup extra for the coating)
1 tbsp chia seeds (black or white)
Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and add to a food processor bowl along with the pecans, oil, cocoa, chia seeds and ¼ cup coconut.
Blitz until smooth, and then use your hands to roll bite-sized balls. Roll in the remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
MAKES 22ISH
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What are your favourite things?
Vegie Smugglers 
Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum said,
October 29, 2013 @ 5:04 pm
your posts make me laugh and laugh… I am so with you on the reading, cuddling and eating!! what a great life we have !!
wendyblume said,
October 29, 2013 @ 5:07 pm
yep. it’s pretty good, innit!
Jill Nunan said,
October 29, 2013 @ 5:49 pm
Do you have a favourite brand of Coconut Oil? I am looking for a mild flavour.
wendyblume said,
October 29, 2013 @ 7:09 pm
i like the spiral foods organic one.
Michelle said,
October 29, 2013 @ 7:17 pm
Had a chuckle at the Oscars comment – am sure hubby knows he’s at the top of the list! Or at least equal top with eating cake in bed while reading and cuddling the kids. Maybe if he was feeding you the cake…?
wendyblume said,
October 29, 2013 @ 7:24 pm
now you’re onto something. Maybe if he’d MADE the cake. Or at least took my dirty plate and popped it in the dishwasher…
Leanne Nicoll said,
October 30, 2013 @ 9:15 am
My son does not like nuts, can i substitute another ingredient if so what can you suggest. Thanks, Leanne
wendyblume said,
October 30, 2013 @ 8:46 pm
Doesn’t like them or is allergic to them? Maybe try a half batch, with the nuts and see how you go – they’re all smooshed up in the mix and is doesn’t taste very ‘nutty’. It might be a good nut-smuggling recipe for you!
Leanne Nicoll said,
October 31, 2013 @ 11:40 am
Dosent like nuts, I will try with nuts and see how I go, Thanks, Leanne
natalie said,
June 30, 2014 @ 12:42 pm
How long do they keep for? Also, can they be frozen, for quick lunchbox treats?. 🙂
Thank you.
wendyblume said,
June 30, 2014 @ 1:40 pm
Natalie they’ll keep for up to a week in the fridge. The coconut oil melts when warm so only ok in lunchboxes during midwinter.
Carla said,
August 25, 2014 @ 1:01 pm
just wondering if there is a substitute for Coconut Oil? thanks
wendyblume said,
August 25, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
you could try butter?
Kim said,
September 8, 2014 @ 12:30 pm
Made these yesterday for the in-laws for afternoon tea. So easy and so yummy!