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    Home » Recipes » Bliss Balls & Truffles

    Coconut Rough Bliss Balls

    Published: Oct 22, 2019 · Modified: Nov 20, 2020 by Vanessa Vickery · 7 Comments

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    Made with only 5 simple ingredients, these coconut rough bliss balls are going to become your new go-to bliss ball. They also make a perfect addition to your child's lunchbox!

    These Coconut Rough Bliss Balls are made with only 5 simple ingredients and will become your new go-to bliss ball. They also make a perfect addition to your child's lunchbox! Free from dairy, gluten, grains nuts, eggs, and refined sugar.

    top down photo of the coconut rough bliss balls in a bowl.

    Ever since I shared my coconut rough with you, it has been one of my most popular recipes on Becomingness.

    It has been such a favourite that I made several variations including raspberry coconut rough, minty coconut rough and jaffa coconut rough.

    Today, I am bringing my newest coconut rough variation.

    This recipe only requires 5 ingredients and either a high-speed blender or a food processor. 

    WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

    Gluten & dairy free - these healthy bliss balls are suitable for people with gluten, dairy, nut allergies & intolerances as well as many other dietary requirements.

    Easy to make - this recipe takes 10 minutes to make and approximately 1 hour to set.

    Healthy wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket.

    photo of a half eaten bliss in my fingers

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

    • Medjool dates - make sure you use medjool dates not regular dates or they will not stick together
    • Shredded coconut
    • Raw cacao powder
    • Coconut oil
    • Vanilla extract

    HOW TO MAKE THESE BLISS BALLS

    Some other favourites I've made include these salted caramel bliss balls and also these lamington bliss balls.

    I love how easy bliss balls are to make. They really are super easy and only involve a handful of simple steps.

    You add the ingredients to your high speed blender or a food processor and process until combined. Then you roll into balls and place in your refrigerator to set and keep stored until ready to eat.

    So easy right??

    Processing coconut rough bliss balls in the food processor.
    front on photo of the bliss balls in a bowl

    TIPS & FAQS

    What are the best dates to use to make these bliss balls?

    I highly recommend using Medjool dates to make these bliss balls and any other raw dessert recipe that require dates and I always state in the ingredients listing to use Medjool dates.
    Medjool dates are sticky so they really bind together all the ingredients really well.
    If you use regular dates, you will most likely find that the mixture will not hold and you will need to use a little bit of coconut oil or nut butter to make the bliss balls.

    Can I store these bliss balls?

    Yes you can! You can keep stored in your refrigerator for up to 1 week or you can store in the freezer for up to 6 months. You will need allow 15 minutes to thaw them out before eating.

    top down view of the chocolate coconut bliss balls

    Looking for other bliss balls or truffles? Try these:

    Raw Caramel Macadamia Bliss Balls

    Cookie Dough Balls

    Lemon Bliss Balls

    Nutella Truffles


    Lastly, if you make these bliss balls then I would really love to hear from you. You can either leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! If you do make this recipe, please tag me on Instagram! It really makes my day when I see your creations of my recipes.

    Amazing Coconut Rough Bliss Balls

    Made with only 5 simple ingredients, these coconut rough bliss balls are going to become your new go-to bliss ball. They also make a perfect addition to your child's lunchbox! Free from dairy, gluten, grains nuts, eggs, refined sugar.
    4.54 from 45 votes
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    Category: Bliss Balls
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 bliss balls
    Calories: 135kcal
    Author: Vanessa Vickery

    Equipment

    • Food Processor or High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 10 medjool dates
    • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
    • 2 Tbl coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Add ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender and process until ingredients are well combined.
    • Roll into balls and place into the refrigerator to set.
    • Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

    Notes

    It is very important that you use  Medjool dates to make these bliss balls. Regular dates are very dry and if you use them the bliss balls will not stick together. Medjool dates are sticky and required for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bliss ball | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 31mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g

    More Bliss Balls & Truffles

    • Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
    • Salted Caramel Truffles
    • Peppermint Coconut Rough Bliss Balls
    • Lamington Bliss Balls
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    1. Heather McCall

      March 17, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Had the same problem with them not sticking together. I added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

      Reply
      • Vanessa Vickery

        March 21, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Hi Heather, What type of dates did you use? Medjool dates or regular dates?

        Reply
    2. Jill

      December 22, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      After blending the ingredients, they wouldn’t stick together to roll. I left them in the fridge for an hour and tried to roll again and they crumbled. Any suggestions on what to do?

      Reply
      • Vanessa Vickery

        December 23, 2020 at 10:02 pm

        What type of dates did you use?

        Reply
      • Mary

        February 06, 2021 at 9:56 am

        I had the same issue. I added 4 tbsp almond milk and they were perfect.

        Reply
        • Vanessa Vickery

          February 06, 2021 at 7:44 pm

          HI Mary, did you use medjool dates or regular dates?

          Reply
    3. Mel

      February 03, 2020 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      These are great - yummy and really easy to make. A great way to satisfy a sweet craving without the usual nasties.

      Reply

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