5-ingredient bliss balls couldn’t be easier or more wholesome! loaded with dates, cashews, almonds, coconut & dark chocolate, these bliss balls are the perfect little no-bake energy bites to keep on hand as an on-the-go snack during the week or as a healthy little dessert.
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BLISS. BALLS.
aka healthy little 5-ingredient bites loaded with:
- cashews
- almonds
- dates
- flaked coconut
- cocoa + mini chocolate chips (…because why not, right?!)
aka total heaven, you feel me?
to say i’m absolutely obsessed with these chocolate coconut bliss balls would be the understatement of the year. 
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among other things, working from home all day has meant that having feel-good snacks on hand is a total MUST. if i don’t get myself prepped at the beginning of the week with some big ass salad lunch action or a couple of healthy snacks, i’ll definitely get stuck in the trap of grabbing one too many handfuls of store-bought granola or pieces of chocolate throughout the day.
(related side note, have you tried these peanut butter dove eggs yet?! they are the very best – i cannot shut up about them. like, better than reeses pb eggs. the chocolate is next level & the peanut butter is SO good. omg.)
anyway. back to bliss balls. not only are they insanely tasty (i mean, check out those ingredients above), they’re also SO wholesome & SO easy to throw together at the beginning of the week to keep these healthy little bites on hand all week long.
& really, does it get better than that?!
here’s the run-down:
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pop some pitted medjool dates into a bowl and cover them with hot water. let them soak for a few minutes, so they get nice & soft. to me, this is kind of the miracle step. yes, fresh dates should be soft enough to pulse up, but soaking them really makes them pulse up like a dream. plus, it leaves you with some naturally-sweetened syrup that you can use as a refined sugar-free sweetener for anything from coffee to cocktails.
the softened dates go into a food processor along with cashews, almonds, flaked coconut, & cocoa powder. this is the food processor i use in my own kitchen & i LOVE it – can’t recommend it more! 
the mixture gets pulsed up until it comes together in a dough-like ball that you can easily roll into smaller, bite-sized bliss balls. if the mixture is feeling a little too dry, you can add in some of the sweetened date syrup in to loosen everything up! (miracle step, remember?!) 
so. much. goodness.
totally optional, but i also love tossing in a few scoops of collagen peptides. i’m obsessed with the beauty benefits of collagen (hello stronger hair + nails!) & since it’s unflavored, it doesn’t add any artificial or powdery aftertaste to these bliss balls.
also totally optional – some mini chocolate chips. you so don’t have to…but you so won’t regret it. 
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if you love these chocolate coconut bliss balls, here are a few more recipes you’ll be obsessed with:
- peanut butter breakfast cookies with dark chocolate chunks
- easy golden turmeric lattes
- easy chocolate coconut cold brew overnight oats
- all pwwb healthy-ish recipes
5-ingredient chocolate coconut bliss balls
- Prep Time: 15 mintues
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
Description
5-ingredient bliss balls couldn’t be easier or more wholesome! loaded with dates, cashews, almonds, coconut & dark chocolate, these bliss balls are the perfect little no-bake energy bites to keep on hand as an on-the-go snack during the week or as a healthy little dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates (11–12 large dates)
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- optional: 8 scoops collagen peptides
- optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak the dates: Add the pitted dates to a medium bowl. Cover with 1 cup of warm or hot water. Let the dates sit and soak for a minute or two, until they’re completely softened and pliable. Drain off the water, reserving it for later use, and set aside.
- Make the bliss bites: Transfer the soaked dates to a food processor. Add in the cashews, almonds, coconut, and cocoa powder. If you are using collagen peptides add them in at this time too. Pulse the mixture a few times, to break down the large nuts, then let the food processor run for a minute or two, until the mixture forms a dough-like ball. If the mixture seems too dry, add in some of the reserved date syrup 1 tablespoon at a time. If you are using mini chocolate chips, stir them in by hand at this time.
- Roll the bliss balls into 2-tablespoon sized balls. I use a small cookie scoop to ensure the bliss balls are uniformly sized. Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I store mine in the freezer – I love them when they’re cold, perfectly delightful with hot coffee!
Notes
- A good food processor is key for making bliss balls SO EASILY at home. This is the one I use – highly recommend it!
- Collagen peptides boast wonderful health & beauty benefits including stronger hair & nails. I love using them in smoothies & bliss balls. This is my favorite brand!
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