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.
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.
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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.
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??
TIPS & FAQS
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.
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.
Looking for other bliss balls or truffles? Try these:
Raw Caramel Macadamia Bliss Balls
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
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.
Heather McCall
Had the same problem with them not sticking together. I added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
Vanessa Vickery
Hi Heather, What type of dates did you use? Medjool dates or regular dates?
Jill
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?
Vanessa Vickery
What type of dates did you use?
Mary
I had the same issue. I added 4 tbsp almond milk and they were perfect.
Vanessa Vickery
HI Mary, did you use medjool dates or regular dates?
Mel
These are great - yummy and really easy to make. A great way to satisfy a sweet craving without the usual nasties.