Description
Wholesome Chocolate Bliss Balls are nutrient-packed, naturally sweetened snack bites combining rich chocolate flavor with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast, midday boost, or post-workout treat, these easy-to-make, bite-sized balls provide lasting energy without refined sugar or artificial additives.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup Almond Butter
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup Raw Cacao Powder
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by pitting the Medjool dates if they aren’t already pitted, and measure out the oats, cacao powder, almond butter, and chia seeds to have everything ready.
- Blend the Dates and Almond Butter: Place the dates and almond butter in a food processor and pulse until a sticky and uniform mixture forms—this creates the chewy base for your bliss balls.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Next, add the rolled oats, raw cacao powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the food processor. Pulse several times until all ingredients are combined but still retain some texture.
- Roll into Balls: Using clean hands, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into firm, bite-sized balls. If the mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more almond butter; if too sticky, add a few more oats.
- Chill and Set: Place the bliss balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let them firm up and develop their flavors fully.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft Medjool dates for easier blending and better binding.
- Adjust the almond butter quantity to achieve a sticky but manageable dough for rolling.
- Pulse just until combined to maintain some texture—overprocessing leads to a paste.
- For extra sweetness, add a few drops of pure maple syrup or honey.
- Store in the fridge to keep the bliss balls fresh and firm, especially in warmer months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bliss ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg