Chocolate and coconut bliss balls are the perfect any time of day energy snack. Plus they are tasty, easy to whip up and healthy too. Our homemade bliss balls recipe is a no bake, grab and go snack, that the whole family will love! Ready for a new favourite... lets us show you how.
They are great for the kids but adults love them too. I love having these ready in the fridge for a healthy snack option, when a need that mid afternoon pick me up. So our best advice with this recipe is to make a big batch and enjoy!
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What are bliss balls?
Sometimes called energy balls. They are generally made from healthy whole foods like nuts, seeds and fruits, or blitzed up to enjoy as a great snack option. Popular for meal prep or lunchboxes.
You will need:
Packed full of not only healthy ingredients but cupboard staples, making this a great go to recipe.
- Raisins - These can substituted with chopped dates.
- Cocoa powder - or a chocolate powder substitute.
- Desiccated coconut - or finely shredded coconut, remember its going to be blended further.
- Peanut butter - or your preferred nut butter
- Coconut oil - melted
- 4 Weetbix / weetabix
- Honey - choose a runny honey
- Water - if required to adjust the consistency.
How to make bliss balls
Follow our 3 Simple steps:
- Mix all the ingredients into a food processor or mini blender.
- Blitz until the ingredients start coming together, add a little water if needed.
- Roll into balls. Then as an optional extra, you can roll the balls through some desiccated coconut as well, or do half and half like we like to do. Place covered in the fridge to set.
Once the mixture is starting to combine together, it is ready to form into balls.
Topping ideas
Get creative and play around with different topping ideas. You can also dip the balls in melted chocolate, dust with a little cocoa powder or roll in pounded seeds. We would love to hear what ideas you come up with!
Storage
Keep your bliss balls in a sealed container in the fridge, for healthy snacks on the go!
They will last up to 5 days, in a sealed container in the fridge.
Yes you can place bliss balls in the freezer, make sure they are in an airtight container and they will last 2-3 months. Allow time for them to defrost and warm up a little before eating, around 15 minutes depending on size.
They really are that simple, so time to get blitzing and enjoy!
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Recipe
Chocolate And Coconut Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins See note 1
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoon Desiccated Coconut Plus 3 tablespoon for dusting (Optional)
- 2 tablespoon Peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil Melted (Optional)
- 4 Weetbix Or Weetabix
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1- 2 tablespoon Water (If required, see note 2)
Instructions
- Place the raisins, cocoa powder, 3 tablespoon desiccated coconut, peanut butter, coconut oil (if using) weetbix and honey in the food process or mini chopper.
- Mix ingredients well. until they are starting to come together forming a ball.Add a little water if required and blitz again to help bring the dough together.
- Take the mixture out, divide evenly and roll into balls.
- (Optional) Roll balls in the remaining desiccated coconut.
- Cover and place in the fridge to cool and set. Enjoy!
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