Description
These Chocolate Cherry Bliss Balls are a quick and healthy no-bake snack packed with the natural sweetness of dried cherries and dates, combined with almonds, oats, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a nutritious energy boost, they are dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Fruits and Nuts
- 1/4 cup (35g) dried cherries
- 1/4 cup (40g) dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup (80g) almonds
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons (20g) rolled oats
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
Other
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup (50g) dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the Fruits: Soak the dried cherries and pitted dates in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes to soften them, then drain well, reserving the soaking water.
- Prepare Nut and Oat Base: Add the almonds and rolled oats to a high-speed food processor and pulse until they reach a coarse flour texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the soaked and drained cherries and dates, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to the food processor bowl. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed until the mixture comes together. Add a little reserved soaking water if necessary for better consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the optional dairy-free chocolate chips evenly through the mixture by hand.
- Form the Bliss Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Chill and Store: Place the bliss balls in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set. Store them in an airtight container and enjoy as a nutritious snack.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the almonds before processing.
- Use any preferred nuts or seeds instead of almonds for variation.
- If you prefer sweeter bliss balls, add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey to the mixture.
- These bliss balls can be stored refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for longer preservation.
- Ensure the dates are soft; if not, soak a bit longer or use medjool dates for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
