Bliss Balls
These chocolate peanut butter bliss balls require minimal prep time and only four simple ingredients to make. They have no added sugar and also include fat, protein, and fiber to keep you and your little ones feeling satisfied.
Servings: 12 bliss balls
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 10 large Medjool dates
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup shredded coconut + more for garnish if desired
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Start by removing the pits from the dates, if needed. If your dates are dry or extra sticky, consider soaking them in warm water for 5-10 minutes to help them soften up.
- Add the dates, peanut butter, coconut, and cocoa powder to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients, regularly pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl. For best results, continue to pulse until there are no large chunks of dates and the entire mixture is spinning smoothly. The processed ingredients should resemble a slightly sticky, paste-like dough.
- Next, take a tablespoon and use it to measure out the dough. Place it into your hands and roll it into the shape of a ball. Gently roll into additional shredded coconut if desired. If you do not want to make them into a ball shape, you can also gently press the mixture into the bottom of a Tupperware container and cut it into strips.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, if you prefer a firmer texture.
Notes
Please see the FAQ section for information on how to feed bliss balls to younger children.
If the bliss ball mixture is dry and crumbly, try adding another date or small amount of peanut butter to the mixture. If it is too sticky, try adding a little more coconut.
We recommend storing bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen, allow to thaw completely before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bliss ball (24 g) | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 9.9mg | Potassium: 145.5mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 13.8g
