Peanut butter bliss balls are an energizing, protein packed, superfood dessert! Completely vegan and gluten-free!
Alright so I officially love bliss balls. There’s just an endless amount of delicious flavor combos to try and they’re so easy to make! I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of them.
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They’re also super healthy (for a dessert) and there’s no baking required! They’re ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.
These peanut butter bliss balls are particularly healthy. I packed them with superfoods like raw cacao, maca powder, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.
And you just can’t go wrong with that addictingly good peanut butter chocolate flavor!
What makes peanut butter bliss balls great?
These bliss balls are made entirely out of raw, whole food ingredients and they are sweetened naturally with no added sugar!
They are also exceptionally high in protein and fiber thanks to ingredients like the flaxseeds and chia seeds. They have close to 11g of protein and 8g of fiber per serving!
I also added maca powder for its nutty flavor. Maca powder is an adaptogen superfood that I love to add to smoothies and is great for balancing hormones.
And of course we can’t forget about the raw cacao powder. This chocolatey superfood has tons of amazing health benefits.
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How To Make
Peanut Butter BLiss Balls
Pit 3/4 cup of Medjool Dates (about 8 dates). Steep the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes.
Steeping the dates helps bring out their rich caramel flavor!
While dates steep, add the almond flour, oats, half the shredded coconut (save the other half for topping), cacao powder, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and maca powder to a food processor.
Pulse until everything is broken down finely and is well combined.
Once dates have finished steeping, add the peanut butter, dates, coconut oil, and maple syrup to the food processor with the dry mixture.
Pulse everything in the food processor until you reach a slightly sticky dough consistency.
If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add 1-2 tbsp of water as needed.
Scoop the dough into 1-2 tbsp sized pieces and roll into balls using your hands. Roll the balls through the remaining shredded coconut or a topping of your choice.
If you are having trouble getting toppings to stick, quickly dip the balls into a bowl of water before rolling.
The chocolate peanut butter flavor of these superfood balls might just be my favorite bliss ball combination yet!
A guilt-free dessert that tastes this good should be illegal.
You’ll never need a fattening peanut butter cup to satisfy your peanut butter chocolate cravings again!
Want more guilt-free vegan desserts? Check out these drool-worthy date caramel slices!
Did you try this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below to let me know what you think.
Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 12-16 balls 1x
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Peanut butter bliss balls are an energizing, protein packed, superfood dessert! Completely vegan and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Steel Cut Oats
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut (1/4 cup for dough & 1/4 cup for rolling/topping)
- 1/4 cup Raw Cacao Powder
- 2 tbsp Flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tbsp Maca Powder
- 3/4 cup Dates, pitted (about 8 dates)
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Pit dates and steep in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.
- While dates steep, add the oats, flour, half the coconut, cacao, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and maca powder to a food processor. Pulse until well combined and broken down.
- Add the peanut butter, steeped dates, coconut oil, and syrup to the food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Process until well combined and you reach a doughy consistency. If your dough is too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of water as needed.
- Split the dough evenly into 1-2 tbsp sized pieces, then roll into balls. Roll the balls through shredded coconut or your topping of choice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Boost your bliss balls with even more protein! I use a protein brand called Gainful. They create a personalized protein blend for your specific needs whether that’s weight loss, muscle gain, recovery or more. They also cater to a variety of dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, keto, and various allergies. You can find out which protein blend is the perfect fit for you by taking the protein quiz!
- Category: dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Balls
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 14.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22.1g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter bliss balls
Gemma
Good flavor and filling
★★★★★