Simple Bliss Balls Recipe for a Guilt-Free Chocolate Treat

This Bliss Balls Recipe offers a quick and healthy snack option with chocolatey goodness and customizable ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Chill Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 12 balls

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

½ cup Natural Nut Butter Provides creaminess and binding.
⅓ cup Maple Syrup Adds sweetness.
1-2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

For the Chocolate Flavor

¼ cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Infuses a rich chocolate flavor.

For Structure and Texture

1 cup Quick Oats Gives structure and chewiness.
¾ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Adds texture and sweetness.

For Balance

1/8 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Optional Add-Ins

¼ cup Dried Cranberries Offers bursts of tartness.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
spatula
Baking sheet
Airtight container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of natural nut or seed butter, ⅓ cup of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add ¼ cup of Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 cup of quick oats, ¾ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Stir gently until well incorporated.
Fold in ¼ cup of dried cranberries or other optional ingredients until evenly distributed.
Chill mixture for 10 minutes if too sticky. Roll into 1-inch balls.
Store bliss balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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