Chocolate Bliss Balls (No-Bake)
With just 5 simple ingredients, no added sugar, and the yummiest cocoa flavor these no-bake Chocolate Bliss Balls are a favorite snack. They store well, too!
Servings: 12 (Makes about 24 teaspoon-size cookies)
Calories: 135kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cashews (or raw almonds or sunflower seeds)
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons shredded and unsweetened coconut (or rolled oats)
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a medium bowl and cover with water. Let sit for 30-60 minutes to soften. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Remove the pits from the dates, if needed.
- Add the cashews to the bowl of a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Pulse, stopping to scrape down the sides often, until ground into a relatively smooth paste-like dough. It may take 1-2 minutes to get the mixture super smooth.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out dough, rolling each in the palm of your hand. (If the batter becomes sticky, wash your hands and start again, or pop the batter into the fridge for a few minutes.)
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Soften at room temp for a few minutes if needed for younger eaters.
- You can use almonds or sunflower seeds instead of cashews. I prefer raw nuts or seeds as they tend to be softer and easier to blend into a batter.
- Use rolled oats instead of the coconut if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 balls | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg