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Chocolate Bliss Balls

Chocolate Bliss Balls are a delightful snack combining Medjool dates, nuts, and cocoa powder for a healthy, tasty treat. They’re easy to make and loved by kids!

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 15 balls 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  • Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 20-30 minutes.
  • Rough chop the slivered almonds.
  • Blend soaked dates, chopped almonds, and chocolate chips in a food processor for about a minute.
  • Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt, then blend until mixed.
  • Form the mixture into 15 balls and place on parchment-lined pan.

Notes

Ensure dates are fully softened for easier blending.
Chill the mixture if it feels too sticky before shaping.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform ball sizes.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No bake
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg