Chocolate bliss balls without dates are made using a few easy ingredients that have been combined with a natural sweetener and no oil. A perfect pick-me-up snack.
What are Chocolate Bliss Balls?
Bliss balls are interchangeably called protein balls, energy balls, protein bites or energy bites.
They are normally the size of 2-3 bites, or just under the size of a golf ball.
Generally made with all-natural energy-boosting and filling ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, natural sweeteners and cacao powder or cocoa powder to make chocolate bliss balls.
Ingredients Highlight
Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Almond meal is made up of 100% raw almonds that are ground up with their peel. This is the main ingredient, which can easily be purchased at your local health food store, or supermarket.
Desiccated coconut is dried coconut that has been cut into small pieces, it is not the same as shredded coconut, however, shredded coconut can be used.
Rolled oats or plain quick oats are added as one of the filler components. Oats are a fabulous all-natural ingredient that will help keep you feeling full for longer.
If you are on a gluten-free diet, ensure you read the labels, as most oats are handled in facilities that process gluten products. Check for certified gluten-free oats.
Maple syrup should be 100% maple syrup, this natural sweetener helps to bind the ingredients of these bliss balls without dates and give them some moisture.
Raw cacao powder is 100% cocoa without any added ingredients, there should be no added sugars. This ingredient on its own is bitter (it is unsweetened cocoa powder), but once combined with maple syrup is so chocolatey. You can find this in your health food store, or section of your local supermarket. I have also used this ingredient in the gluten free vegan sweet potato brownies without nut butter.
Cocoa nibs add some crunch and are what raw cacao powder is made of. Cacoa nibs can be purchased online or from your local health food shop.
Pro Tips
You will need to scrap the sides of the food processor a few times to ensure all the ingredients are blended.
Once these chocolate balls are stored in the fridge, they will be less soft.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely. Use a large mixing bowl and add all the dry ingredients first, and combine until evenly mixed. Then add the wet ingredients using either your hands or a fork to mix together until everything is again evenly combined. Then roll them into bite-sized balls. It would be best to use quick oats rather than rolled oats.
More Snack Recipes
If you're a bliss ball fan, you will also like these cocoa powder peanut butter balls or sour lemon coconut balls.
These addictive seeds and nuts clusters are also super, I make this weekly!
For a dessert using only raw ingredients, try my chocolate avocado balls, aka vegan truffles.
For the chocolate lovers, try making quick and easy peanut butter chocolate rice cakes.
A high in protein natural snack that is easy to prepare is activated almonds.
Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.
Recipe
Chocolate Bliss Balls Without Dates
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Almond meal
- ½ cup Desiccated coconut
- ⅜ cup Maple syrup
- ¾ cup Rolled oats gluten free
- ⅛ cup Cocoa nibs
- ⅛ cup Cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients and process until it has come together. You will need to scrap the sides a couple of times to ensure all of the ingredients are processed.
- Spoon out some of the mixture and use your hands to create a bite sized ball (about 3cm / over an inch in diameter). Place bliss balls in the fridge in an airtight container. Store for a couple of weeks
Notes
Make these minty, by adding a drop of mint extract. The combination of chocolate, coconut, and mint is wonderful. Or make these into choc orange balls by adding a drop of orange extract. Some coating ideas include desiccated/shredded coconut, various crushed nuts, sesame seeds (this adds some lovely crunch), freeze-dried raspberries, matcha powder, or plain cacao (bitter flavor). You might also like these matcha bliss balls or this plant based hot chocolate also using cacao powder. US cups and spoons measurements have been used. 1 cup is 240ml, 1 tablespoon 15ml, 1 teaspoon 5ml. This page was released in November 2022 and has since been updated.
Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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Lily
Hey Janelle, do you think I can use my own almond meal for this recipe? I make homemade almond milk, and I've been trying to find a way to use the strained almond bits for something.
Janelle Hama
I don't see why not!
nikky
Im confused by the 1/4 and 1/8 maple syrup twice in the ingredients list. Does this mean 1/4-1/8 maple syrup depending on what you need. Or does it mean add 1/4 and 1/8 which would be like 1 cup and a bit?
Janelle Hama
You will need both measurements in there, both 1/4 and 1/8. Sorry about this, I will make it easier to understand
datehater
Im so glad this is without date, (I'm allergic). thank you PBF for recipe.
Catherine
Jumped onto these as soon as you sent them in email Janelle. These are the best chocolate bliss balls ever! I normally buy some from the shops, but find them either too dry or too oily. You're a life saver. I also want to say that I like the crunchiness from the cocoa nibs.
Janelle Hama
This just shows how quick and easy these bliss balls are, thank you for making them and I am so glad you like them!
RoseMarie Andersson
Hej jag läst om soaking almonds nu. Jag återkommer till dej en annan dag! De spenatfyllda, dumplings?, kollade jag på. Det står inte hur länge i ugnen och temperatur? Hälsn RoseMarie!
Janelle Hama
I'm unsure of what you're referring to?