Here is a super simple bliss ball recipe that you can use as a template to create your own version. Bliss balls and energy balls are the same thing, by the way.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds or cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts
- 1 cup dried fruit I used 1/2 dates and 1/2 dried apricots
- 1/2 cup seeds I used 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup sunflower, you can also add chia seeds, sesame seeds etc
- 1/4 cup nut butter such as almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: I like adding vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the nuts and seeds until they are finely chopped.
- Add the dried fruit, nut butter, shredded coconut, cacao powder, and salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 2 tablespoons each. I recommend wearing gloves to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands.
- Optional: Roll the balls in some extra shredded coconut, cacao powder, or crushed nuts to coat.
- Place the bliss balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
That's it! You can store the bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer. Feel free to get creative with the ingredients and experiment with different flavour combinations. Enjoy your homemade, healthy snack!
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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