Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls
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Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls
Description
This recipe involves pulsing whole or chopped chia seeds in a food processor to either retain some seed texture or achieve a finer consistency, depending on preference. Dates and other ingredients are processed together until a dough forms, sticky enough to hold shape when rolled into small portions.
The mixture’s consistency can be adjusted with small amounts of water or coconut oil if the dates are too dry, ensuring the final balls hold together well. Once formed, the balls can be rolled in coconut and freeze-dried berry powder for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
The bliss balls serve as convenient snacks or energy bites with natural sweetness, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds, suitable for a quick pick-me-up.
Ingredients
To Coat
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut optional
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried berry powder optional
Instructions
- Optional first step - add the chia seeds into your food processor and pulse for a few times to "chop" the chia seeds. You can start with this step if you prefer the chia seeds to be fully chopped/processed in your bliss balls. But skip this step if you prefer having mostly whole chia seeds in your bliss balls.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (if you skipped the first step, then add ALL of the ingredients) into the processor and mix on low speed for about 2 minutes (stop to scrape down the sides if needed) until the ingredients come together to form a "dough". Process for another 2 - 3 minutes if needed to form the dough.
- If the dough is not coming together (if your dates were too dry for example), you can add a little water or coconut oil - a teaspoon at a time, to get a dough like consistency (see Recipe Notes).
- Turn the sticky "dough" out in to a bowl. Use oil coated hands to fold the dough into one big piece.
- Roll the "dough" in to small 1 1/2 inch balls. You can use a small, oiled cookie scoop to portion out the dough, or use well oiled hands (preferably with coconut oil).
- Optional - roll the smooth chocolate chia bliss balls in the coconut or the freeze-dried fruit powder to coat. To avoid sticky fingers, you can place the chia bliss balls in a plastic bag along with the freeze-dried fruit powder, then seal the bag and shake until the bliss balls are evenly coated.
- Store in an airtight container for a few days. These can be kept in the fridge, but will then get less soft.
Notes
- Process ingredients for at least 2 minutes until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- If the mixture does not hold together, add water or coconut oil a teaspoon at a time during processing.
- Use oil-coated hands to prevent sticking when forming the bliss balls.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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