These bliss balls are a super popular, health-conscious option for a quick snack or dessert. They are also easy to take on the go for your out of nowhere sugar cravings.
Prep time: 20 min
Serves: 18 people
Ingredients
- 250g dates
- 80g chia seeds
- 50g raw almonds chopped
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- pinch of iodised salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
Method
- Optional first step - add the chia seeds into your food processor and pulse for a few times to “chop” the chia seeds. You can start with this step if you prefer the chia seeds to be fully chopped/processed in your bliss balls. But skip this step if you prefer having mostly whole chia seeds in your bliss balls.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (if you skipped the first step, then add ALL of the ingredients) into the processor and mix on low speed for about 2 minutes (stop to scrape down the sides if needed) until the ingredients come together to form a “dough”.
- Process for another 2 - 3 minutes if needed to form the dough.
- If the dough is not coming together (if your dates were too dry for example), you can add a little water or coconut oil - a teaspoon at a time, to get a dough-like consistency.
- Turn the sticky “dough” out into a bowl. Use oil-coated hands to fold the dough into one big piece.
- Roll the “dough” into small 4cm balls. You can use a small, oiled cookie scoop to portion out the dough or use well-oiled hands (preferably with coconut oil).
- Optional - roll the smooth chocolate chia bliss balls in the coconut or the freeze-dried fruit powder to coat. To avoid sticky fingers, you can place the chia bliss balls in a plastic bag along with the freeze-dried fruit powder, then seal the bag and shake until the bliss balls are evenly coated.
- Store in an airtight container for a few days. These can be kept in the fridge but will then get less soft.