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Servings:
10
Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls
Bliss Balls were one of the first vegan desserts I came to know and love. Ever since I discovered that dates and nuts could be combined to create such beautiful little things, I was hooked.
Total Time
2hr
4.7
3 Ratings
Author: The Pure Life
Servings:
10
Ingredients
•
1
cup
Almonds
or Cashews
•
1
cup
Medjool Dates
, pitted
•
2
Tbsp
Raw Cacao Powder
•
1/2
cup
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
•
1
tsp
Maple Syrup
or Almond Butter
•
1
pinch
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground
•
1
pinch
Sea Salt
•
4
Tbsp
Coconut Oil
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Blend the
Almonds (1 cup)
until they are ground into a flour-like substance. Add the
Medjool Dates (1 cup)
and blend until the mixture starts to clump. If it seems too dry, add in
Coconut Oil (4 Tbsp)
little by little.
2.
Add the
Raw Cacao Powder (2 Tbsp)
,
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (4 Tbsp)
and
Maple Syrup (1 tsp)
,
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 pinch)
, and
Sea Salt (1 pinch)
and pulse until combined.
3.
Roll the mixture into small little balls, then roll the balls in the extra
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (4 Tbsp)
. Place the balls into a sealed Tupperware in the freezer for 1 hour to set.
4.
Remove from freezer and set in fridge 1 hour before serving, or pack them straight from the freezer into your lunch box!
Author's Notes
Medjool dates are much creamier than small dried dates, so these are always the better option, in my opinion. However, medjool dates are often more expensive so regular dates will work just fine.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
226
FAT
16.2 g
PROTEIN
4.2 g
CARBS
18.9 g
