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Chocolate Cherry Bliss Balls Recipe

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Chocolate Cherry Bliss Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack combining the natural sweetness of dried cherries and dates with the rich taste of cocoa and almonds. These energy-boosting bites are enhanced with chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s, making them perfect for a quick healthy treat or on-the-go snack.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bliss balls

Ingredients

Fruits & Nuts

  • ¼ cup (35g) dried cherries
  • ¼ cup (40g) dates, pitted
  • ½ cup (80g) almonds

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons (20g) rolled oats
  • 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt

Liquids

  • ½ cup boiling water

Optional

  • ¼ cup (50g) dairy free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Soak the fruits: In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries and pitted dates with ½ cup of boiling water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened to help blend easier and enhance sweetness.
  2. Prepare the nuts and oats: In a food processor, pulse the almonds and rolled oats until finely chopped but not powdered, providing texture to the bliss balls.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Add the soaked cherries and dates along with their soaking water, cocoa powder, chia seeds, salt, and optional dairy free chocolate chips to the food processor with the almonds and oats.
  4. Blend the mixture: Pulse and blend until the ingredients are fully combined and form a sticky dough-like consistency that holds together when pressed. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl periodically.
  5. Form the bliss balls: Scoop about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture and roll into smooth bite-sized balls using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
  6. Chill to set: Place the formed bliss balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up and hold their shape better.
  7. Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for a quick, nutritious snack.

Notes

  • Substitute almonds with walnuts or cashews if preferred.
  • For added sweetness, drizzle with a small amount of maple syrup or honey before forming the balls.
  • These bliss balls can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw before eating.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, a strong blender can be used with some extra pulses and scraping.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor depth.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/chocolate-cherry-bliss-balls-recipe/