Description
These no-bake bliss balls combine rich chocolate and coconut flavors for a quick, satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted, or soak Deglet Noor dates in warm water for 10 minutes)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain. Pit the dates if necessary.
- Add the dates, cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt to your food processor. Blend until the mixture is sticky and well combined (about 1-2 minutes).
- Transfer the base mixture to a bowl and stir in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut. Use a spatula or your hands to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter. You should get around 12-15 balls, depending on the size.
- Place the bliss balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate over the chilled bliss balls or roll them in more shredded coconut for decoration.
- Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
If the mixture feels too sticky while rolling, chill it for 10 minutes before forming the balls. For a mocha twist, add a pinch of espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: bliss balls, no-bake dessert, chocolate coconut balls, healthy snack, gluten-free dessert