Chocolate Bliss Balls Recipe

Side view of a bowl of chocolate bliss balls.

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Chocolate Bliss Balls are delicious energy-boosting treats that combine the rich flavor of chocolate with a medley of wholesome ingredients like nuts, dates, and peanut butter. These compact-sized treats offer a guilt-free indulgence, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while providing a nutritious pick-me-up.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate bliss balls, chocolate date balls, date nut balls

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings bliss balls (3-Tablespoons each)

Calories 173kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

16 large Medjool dates (12 oz.) - pitted and soaked
2 cups slivered almonds (8 oz.)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep dates. Add about two cups of hot water to the bowl of pitted dates. Let soak for about 20-30 minutes or until nice and soft.
Chop almonds. Use a sharp knife to do a rough chop on the almonds.
Combine dates, nuts, and chocolate chips. In a large food processor, combine the dates, chopped almonds, and mini chocolate chips. Pulse until mixture is well processed, about a minute.
16 large Medjool dates (12 oz.), 2 cups slivered almonds (8 oz.), 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Add remaining ingredients. Add the peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Pulse again until everything is well combined.
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Form balls. Use your hands (or a cookie scoop) to form about 15 even-sized balls, about three tablespoons each. Roll them around to make them nice and smooth. Place chocolate energy balls on a parchment paper lined pan.
NOTE: If desired, add a few extra mini chocolate chips and/or almonds on the surface of the balls.

Notes

Store bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer shelf life.
Other energy snacks on the blog include Peanut Butter Power Balls, Date Nut Balls, or No Bake Monster Cookie Balls. Store these in a freezer bag and enjoy one on the go at any time.

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