Chocolate Bliss Balls

Chocolate Bliss Balls are an easy sweet treat to reach for in the middle of the day. They're made with a few simple, wholesome ingredients, yet their natural sweetness and indulgent chocolatey flavor make them delicious enough to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Refrigerating Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings bliss balls

Calories 135kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup natural almond butter
4 tablespoons cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pitted dates (about 12 dates)
pinch of salt, if there is no salt in your almond butter
3 tablespoons water
½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients, besides water and chocolate chips (if using), to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until it forms fine crumbles.
Add water. Pulse again until the mixture turns sticky and starts to combine.
Scoop date mixture into a mixing bowl. Pour in chocolate chips. Use your hands to incorporate chocolate chips into the mixture.
Using a cookie scoop, form small balls of the mixture, about 1 to 2 tablespoons each.
Place balls on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Notes

I highly recommend using mini chocolate chips. They stick into the balls better than the large ones, making the bliss balls easier to shape and mix evenly throughout.

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