Peanut Butter Bliss Balls + Other Simple Energy Ball Variations

(Last Updated On: August 12, 2023)

Looking for the perfect snack that’s delicious and healthy? Enter peanut butter bliss balls, balls of deliciousness filled with gooey peanut butter and dates. Keep reading for my exact recipe.

I have to be honest with you, energy balls, especially peanut butter bliss balls are my ultimate favourite snack and I can’t believe I haven’t shared my recipe with you sooner.

They really are the ultimate snack for a number of reasons; they’re portable, healthy and simply delicious.

Bliss balls are so versatile- you can apply the base recipe to so many different flavour combinations such as chocolate, coconut, chai, lemon, chocolate orange…the list goes on.

They’re perfect as they carry well for when you need a snack while travelling, they contain healthy fats, protein, natural sugar and carbohydrates to give you the perfect energy boost without spiking your blood sugar levels and did I already mention they taste amazing!?

Peanut butter bliss balls are ideal for making at the start of the week and keeping in your freezer for when you need a mid-morning healthy snack or to make pre-travel for when your body demands something sweet.

Here is my go-to recipe for my favourite peanut butter bliss balls along with three other simple energy ball variations which I love to make over and over again.

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PEANUT BUTTER BLISS BALLS

The peanut butter bliss balls are the perfect snack to keep you sustained and nourished while you work from home and travel.

They make the perfect plane snack, road trip treat or mid-morning desk break. They also only take 20 minutes to make.

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My Peanut Butter Bliss Balls Recipe

Instructions:

Firstly put the dates in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the dates soak for about 10-15 minutes before using. Reserve their soaking water.

In a mixer or food processor, mix together the almonds and oats until they reduce to a meal.

Then add cinnamon, peanut butter, dates, and 2 tablespoons of their soaking water. Mix on high until a thick paste forms.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats and if it hasn’t yet formed a thick paste keep adding a little water at a time until it does.

To shape the bliss balls simply scoop out a tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into a ball with your hands. If you prefer smaller, bite-sized balls, use a teaspoon.

Place all the balls on a plate so they aren’t touching each other. Put in the freezer for an hour to set. Once they have set you can transfer them into an air-tight container and keep them in the fridge or freezer.

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Chocolate Coconut Date Balls

This variation uses the same base ingredients as above, almonds and dates with the addition of chocolate and coconut to change the flavour a little for that perfect chocolatey treat.

Note that if you don’t have raw cacao powder you can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder too.

Chocolate Coconut Date Balls Recipe

Instructions:

Firstly put the dates in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the dates soak for about 10-15 minutes before using. Reserve their soaking water.

In a mixer or food processor, mix together the almonds and oats until they reduce to a meal.

Then add cinnamon, cacao powder, toasted coconut, salt, dates and 2 tablespoons of their soaking water. Mix on high until a thick paste forms.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats and if it hasn’t yet formed a thick paste keep adding a little water at a time until it does.

To shape the bliss balls simply scoop out a tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into a ball with your hands. If you prefer smaller, bite-sized balls, use a teaspoon.

Cover a chopping board or flat surface half with shredded coconut and the other with cacao powder. Once you’ve rolled a bliss ball, roll it in the coconut or cacao powder to cover the ball in shredded coconut or chocolate.

I like to alternate- one with coconut, the other in chocolate to keep things interesting.

Place all the balls on a plate so they aren’t touching each other. Put in the freezer for an hour to set. Once they have set you can transfer them into an air-tight container and keep them in the fridge or freezer.

Date Almond Coconut Balls

This recipe is the same as above just omit the coconut.

These balls are perfect if you want something super gooey and tropical without the chocolate.

To add a burst of freshness add 1 tbsp of finely chopped dried pineapple or papaya to make them even more tropical.

Date Almond Coconut Balls Recipe

Instructions:

Firstly put the dates in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the dates soak for about 10-15 minutes before using. Reserve their soaking water.

In a mixer or food processor, mix together the almonds and oats until they reduce to a meal.

Then add cinnamon, toasted coconut, salt, pineapple or papaya, if using dates, and 2 tablespoons of their soaking water. Mix on high until a thick paste forms.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats and if it hasn’t yet formed a thick paste keep adding a little water at a time until it does.

To shape the bliss balls simply scoop out a tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into a ball with your hands. If you prefer smaller, bite-sized balls, use a teaspoon.

Cover a chopping board or flat surface with shredded coconut. Once you’ve rolled a bliss ball, roll it in the coconut to cover the ball.

Place all the balls on a plate so they aren’t touching each other. Put in the freezer for an hour to set. Once they have set you can transfer them into an air-tight container and keep them in the fridge or freezer.

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