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    Home » No Sugar Energy Balls

    Coconut Bliss Balls

    LAST UPDATED: June 24, 2020 | PUBLISHED: March 27, 2020 | BY: Kim

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    These 6 ingredient Coconut Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy snack to make at home.  They’re perfectly sweet without any added sugars, and they’re a healthy and filling snack for any time of the day. 

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    These healthy bliss balls are a great snack for the whole family.  Here’s why you should try making these:

    • They’re moist and chewy and full of coconut flavour
    • They’re healthier than store bought bliss balls and other processed snacks
    • They’re quick, easy, and cost effective to make
    • You can make 11 large bliss balls, or 22 small bliss balls
    • They’re only 6 ingredients + water
    • They keep in the fridge for up to 7 days
    • They’re freezer friendly

    Ingredients

    Cashew Nuts, Medjool Dates, Unsweetened shredded coconut, Coconut Cream/Milk Powder, Cashew Nut Butter, Lemon Zest

    Coconut bliss ball ingredients

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Nuts:  Instead of cashews, try walnuts, hazelnuts, pinenuts, even macadamia nuts if you’re in Australia
    • Dates:  Whilst medjool dates are definitely the best as they are sweet and juicy, other dates will work, although you will likely need to use a few more to get the same level of sweetness.  Alternatively you could use dried apricots in the same quantity as the medjool dates.
    • Nut Butter:  Whilst cashew nut butter tends to have the most neutral taste, you could use a natural peanut butter, or almond butter, even coconut butter if you have it in the cupboard.

    Storage

    Once you’ve made them, its best to let them fully firm up in the fridge for a few hours before eating. Store these Bliss Balls in an air tight container in the fridge for upto 7 days. 

    how to make coconut bliss balls

    Other Bliss Ball Recipes

    • Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
    • Nut Free Bliss Balls
    • Almond Butter Bliss Balls
    • Lemon Cheesecake Bliss Balls
    • Apricot Bliss Balls
    • Cocao Bliss Balls
    • Date Free Bliss Balls
    • Chocolate Coconut Date Balls

    How To Freeze Them

    Use either plastic or silicone ziplock bags, Chinese containers, or other plastic containers with lid to store your bliss balls.  Just make sure they are sealed.  I personally prefer to use glass or plastic containers are they are sturdy and wont get squashed down in the freezer if other things get put on top.  Make sure to label the bliss balls with what they are, and their used by date – 6 weeks from when you made them.

    To defrost, remove from freezer and let it defrost naturally, at room temperature (covered), or put them in the fridge overnight so they’re good the next day.  Avoid putting them into the microwave to thaw as this doesn’t tend to turn out too great.

    How To Make Without A Food Processor

    Soften the dates:  Remove seeds from dates, place into a bowl with hot tap water and let soften for 5- 10  minutes.  Squeeze all the water out of the dates after 5 or so minutes and mash with a fork so it turns int a date paste.

    Mix It Up:  Add the date paste to a large mixing bowl, along with the nut butter, shredded coconut, coconut cream powder, and lemon zest.  Stir Vigorously until it comes together.

    Check consistency:  If too wet, add more shredded coconut or coconut cream powder.  If too dry, add a little water (a tablespoon at a time)

    Roll away:  roll into 11 generous sized bliss balls, or 22 smaller bliss balls

    Optional:  roll the balls in desiccated coconut for that extra hit coconut goodness.

    a plate of coconut bliss balls

    Variations

    Chocolate Coconut Balls:  swap half the coconut cream powder for unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Fruit Mix:  swap half the dates for dried apricots so you have a date and apricot paste to sweeten instead of pure dates.  Alternatively you could try half dates/half sultanas, half dates/half cranberries

    Nut Mix:  mix up the nut combinations to what you have on hand.  You don’t have to use just one type of nut.  Use ¾ cup of whatever nuts you have on hand.  

    Extra Zesty:  Instead of lemon zest, use orange zest or lime zest, or a combination.

    Spicy:  add a little ground ginger, or ground cinnamon.

    lemon coconut bliss balls on a plate

    These Coconut Bliss Balls are so versatile and there are so many combinations you could create, even if you don’t have a food processor.  Making bliss balls with whatever ingredients you have in your pantry can be a creative way to use up ingredients that you want to use up but aren’t sure how to do it. 

    If you love coconut treats, you might also like these quick and easy Coconut Jam Drops or this One Bowl Super Moist Coconut Yoghurt Cake.

    Coconut bliss balls on a plate

    Coconut Bliss Balls

    Kim
    These 6 ingredient Coconut Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy snack to make at home.  They’re perfectly sweet without any added sugars, and they’re a healthy and filling snack for anytime of the day. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Fridge Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 11 bliss balls
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup Cashew Nuts
    • 200 grams Medjool dates – room temp - approx. 12 large
    • ¼ cup warm water
    • 2 tablespoons Cashew Nut Butter
    • ¼ cup Coconut Milk Powder
    • 1 ½ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
    • Zest of 1 lemon

    For Rolling

    • 1 cup Desicated coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Ensure seeds are removed from dates and place into food processor with ¼ cup warm water. Blitz until a date paste is formed
    • Add the cashews, nut butter, coconut milk powder, lemon zest and blitz until all combined. (about 1 – 2 mins). If mixture is still too wet, add more coconut a couple of tablespoons at a time until mixture holds its shape
    • Put bliss ball mixture into the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before rolling.
    • Roll mixture into 11 large or 22 small balls one at a time, rolling in the desiccated coconut as you go which will help them come together. If your hands are getting sticky, use a little desiccated coconut in your hands to stop the sticking.
    • Let them firm up in the fridge for at least 2 hours before eating.
    • Store in the fridge in an air tight container. They will stay fresh for 7 days.

    Notes

    1. Can you use regular dates? you could but you'll need to use more because medjool dates are sweeter than regular dates.   You'll also need to soak them for longer as they are firmer and have a tougher skin.  Extra soaking will ensure a smooth date paste.
    2. Cashew Butter: I would avoid using any other nut butter as they might be a bit overpowering to the coconut. Cashew butter has a milder taste than peanut butter for example.
    3. Coconut Milk/Coconut Cream Powder: This is available in the Asian food section of the supermarket when you normally find the coconut milk in a can. Avoid the canned stuff as it will make the bliss ball mixture to runny.
    4. Can you freeze these? Yes these are freezer friendly. Pop them into a freezer friendly container and let them defrost naturally before eating. They will freeze well for 6 weeks – if they last that long!
    5. Servings: This recipe will make 11 large bliss balls or you can make 22 small bliss balls. (I normally take 3 bites to eat a large one, whereas I eat the small ones all at once)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 7gSugar: 9g

    Note: Sugars contained in this recipe are from naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables or other natural sweeteners.

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    1. Tracy

      July 15, 2021 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      I've recently 'gone off' sugar and have missed the act of baking more than the actual sugar. Looking for something to make I tried these. They were delicious! I didn't have everything to follow the recipe so made a few substitutions. I used walnuts (I didn't have cashews), orange zest (no lemons in the house) and 1/2 cocoa powder. in addition to the cashew butter, and dates. So delicious! Even my picky husband enjoyed one of these on this way to work this morning. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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