Bliss Balls
No-bake energy bites made from dates, nuts, and optional add-ins — perfect as a healthy snack.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or mini scoop
Ingrédients
Base
- 1 cup pitted dates Medjool dates recommended; soak if dry
- 1 cup nuts such as cashews or walnuts, finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup rolled oats optional to help with texture
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder optional, for chocolate flavor
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil or nut butter, helps bind
Optional Add-ins
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds for extra fiber / protein
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- mini chocolate chips or dried fruit optional mix-ins
Instructions
- Add the dates, nuts, and oats (if using) to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture starts to stick together, adding cocoa powder and coconut oil (or nut butter) as needed.
- If desired, add chia or flax seeds and vanilla extract, and pulse again to combine.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls using your hands or a small scoop.
- Optional: roll the balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts for coating.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer.
Notes
This recipe is very flexible: you can swap nuts for seeds, skip the cocoa for a fruitier version, or add protein powder to boost nutrition. Based on general recipes from sources like MJ & Hungryman. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}