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Bliss balls stacked on top of each other topped with melted chocolate and sea salt.
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Bliss Balls

These homemade Bliss Balls are made with just 5 ingredients and are ready in 10 minutes! They have no refined sugars and are naturally sweetened with dates. The perfect healthy on-the-go snack!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 balls
Calories 117kcal
Author Rachel

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnuts or other nuts/seeds of choice
  • ¼ cup rolled oats use gluten-free if needed
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup dates pitted and packed (about 10 large soft Medjool dates or 20 small)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
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Instructions

  • To a food processor, add the dry ingredients first- oats, walnut, and shredded coconut. Pulse for 20-30 seconds, or until they're finely ground, but don't over-blend! You want to have some texture.
    1 cup raw walnuts, ¼ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Then, add the pitted dates, salt, and vanilla extract. Process until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture starts to clump together. Using your index finger and thumb, press some of the mixture and see it if sticks together. If it doesn't, add a few more dates and pulse again. The mixture should be moist and a bit sticky, but not runny or dry.
    1 cup dates, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • At this point, add chocolate chips if desired (do not blend after adding them). Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it between your hands until you have an even ball. Place it on a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all balls are done.
    ¼ cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips
  • To make coconut bliss balls, roll each one in shredded coconut (optional). Then, either enjoy right away or for better texture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Storage
  • Fridge: Transfer balls to a container and cover it with a lid. Keep for up to 2 weeks, stored in a refrigerator.
  • Freezer: Store them in an airtight container covered with a lid, or in a zip-lock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg