While I chose the theme “Sweets without Refined Ingredients” for the Blogging Marathon #94, I had no doubts in my mind regarding this particular one I am making today. Dates bliss balls have been doing rounds for all obvious and good reasons!
All ingredients that go into making it are very healthy – whether it’s the dates, the nuts, coconut oil or cocoa powder. It is one of the safest bet to get your sugar fix when you really crave for it. All you need is one ball – take it in your hand, choose a comfortable corner, and slowly chew to enjoy it. It makes you feel really good after eating and your sugar cravings get fixed without a hint of sugar! How cool is that! 🙂
Dates is something I always have at home, but making these balls took too much time. I made them, shot them and let them languish in the fridge for a couple of days before I started giving it to the folks. Azza fell flat for it. “Ummi, aren’t dates good for health? I am eating two!” That is how she would flick them from the box inside the fridge. She even took them to school a couple of days. She wants me to make them again, but the blogger mind in me wants to make them in a different avatar. Let’s see… 😉
So these easy, no-cook, hardly-takes-time-to-make date balls is what comes to you after these yummy Honey Yogurt Cheesecakes. Do stay tuned for the last post tomorrow, which will feature a baked goodie!
Dates Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 15 medjool dates deseeded
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup dessicated coconut + more for rolling
Instructions
- Soak the dates and nuts separately for 15 minutes. Drain and wash well.
- Add all ingredients into a grinder and grind till the mixture forms a dough.
- Empty into a plate. Keep some dessicated coconut for rolling.
- Roll into rounds and then coat with the coconut. Enjoy! Makes 12.
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I love dates! These look so delicious and wonderful for a post workout snack.
Yes, sure it is! Thanks a lot Angie…
Definitely a bliss to munch those dates loaded bliss balls.. Even i will always have dates at home. These balls sounds delicious prefect to pack in kid’s snack box.
Thank you so much Priyakka…
Oh my, these look delectable. In fact I was thinking of making date balls with nuts to avoid sugar and now I have one more dates balls recipe to try!!
There are so many variations, Usha… Thank you so much…
The recipe sounds so easy breezy and the bliss balls coated with coconut looks amazing.
Thank you so much Gayathri…
This is my go-to sugar free dessert. I typically keep the cocoa powder out as well.
Thanks a lot Harini… My next is to try without the cocoa…
due to my nut allergies, unfortunately I can’t indulge in these and I am so mad because they look so good and I would be tempted 😉
Thank you so much Mir… 🙂
Wonder if substituting pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds would work??
You can add any additional ingredients you wish to for the extra bite.
I have a similar recipe coming up as well. 🙂 Love your presentation. Very nice and neat.
Can’t wait to see your post… 🙂 Thanks a lot Vidhya…
yummy, dates bliss balls are such a power packed snack, with coconut it taste superb. Love the way you presented in a box.
Thank you so much Bhavana…
I love these no added sugar, no cook date balls. They are so easy to make and so versatile. Perfect dessert/ snack.
Thank you so much Pavani…
What a yummy looking no cook, no sugar added treats these are. I love dates too and I make these quite often at home.
Thank you so much Pavani…
That is an energy loaded snack. I love using dates for the no cook recipes and this is a great snack to have after workout or just to satisfy the sweet craving. This will make a lovely edible gift for the holidays!
Thank you so much Sandhya…
Dates balls looks so delicious and tempting. Goodone
Thanks a lot Sushma…
This is a fantasic one to enjoy Rafeeda…what a delicious snack to enjoy!
Thanks a lot Valli…