Nut-Free Chocolate Bliss Balls

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delicious Nut-Free Chocolate Bliss Balls. They are incredibly easy to make and are a healthy sweet treat. These sweet bites are also refined sugar-free and vegan.

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• Chocolate Bliss Balls (Nut Free)

Why we love this recipe:

Perfect for an easy snack, these Nut-Free Chocolate Bliss Balls are also made from ingredients readily available in the supermarket.

They are so simple to prepare. Aside from tasting delicious, they are also:

• Free of refined sugar, yet their natural sweetness will satisfy sweet cravings;
• A raw treat – no cooking is necessary;
• Something that adults and kids alike will enjoy;
• Ideal for lunchboxes, especially if your child’s school has a nut-free policy.
• Ideal to make with your little helpers!

Ingredients in this recipe:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Medjool dates – these are not the dried dates commonly found in the baking section of the supermarket. They are a fresh fruit, grown on a date palm and have a natural sweetness that works perfectly for the Bliss Balls. It’s best to store the dates in an airtight container in the fridge.

Rolled oats – help bind the ingredients.

Desiccated coconut – this is finely grated, un-sweetened and dried flesh from the white part of the coconut.

Cacao powder – pronounced “ka-cow”, this product is from minimally processed cocoa beans and maintains the nutritional benefits of the bean. It is, in essence, chocolate in its purest form.

Vanilla extract – use good quality vanilla, extracted from vanilla beans, not one synthetically flavoured.

Maple syrup – for the best flavour, I use pure maple syrup.

Step by step instructions:

1. Wash the dates, dry them, and remove their seeds. Roughly chop the dates.
2. Add the dates to the bowl of a food processor along with the rolled oats, coconut, cacao powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
3. Process until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Check that the mixture is sufficiently moist to be able to roll into balls. If not, add a teaspoon of water and blend again.
4. Take about a teaspoon of mixture and roll into small balls and toss in the coconut.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tips for success and FAQs:

The dates that we use in these Nut-Free Chocolate Bliss Balls are Medjool dates. These are fresh dates, available from the greengrocer or fruit and veg section of the supermarket. They are different to the dried variety that is found in the baking aisle of the supermarket.

After you blend the mixture, take a small amount, press it together between your fingers to check if it can be rolled into balls. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a small amount of water to bind it together.

More delicious recipes for you to try:

After some more delicious snack ideas? These are also vegan and refined sugar-free, and very simple to prepare:

• Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls
• Raw Salted Caramel Slice
• Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls
• Apricot and Coconut Bliss Balls
• Raw Chocolate Mint Slice
• Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
• Apricot and Coconut Bars
• Raw Chocolate Orange Slice

My Nut-Free Chocolate Bliss Balls make for a great snack. Enjoy them the next time you need a nutritious, energy-boosting treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings. They are so simple to make; it will take just a few minutes of your time and they are certain to become a new favourite; be sure to let me know when you have given them a try!

Alex xx