Description
These Coconut Bliss Balls with Dates are chewy, naturally sweet no-bake treats made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or pre/post-workout bite, they’re easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–15 dates)
- ½ cup raw nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- ¼ cup protein powder or adaptogen blend (optional)
- ¼ cup desiccated (shredded) coconut, plus more for rolling
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add dates, nuts, protein powder (if using), ¼ cup shredded coconut, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture comes together in a sticky dough, scraping sides as needed.
- Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls, about 1 to 1½ tablespoons each.
- Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut if desired.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate to firm up, or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Soak firmer dates (like Deglet Noor) in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- If too dry, add a splash of water or extra date; if too wet, add more coconut or nuts.
- Substitute coconut coating with chia seeds, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts.
- Add cocoa powder, citrus zest, or vanilla for flavor variations.
- Recipe easily scales up for batch prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
