Coconut Bliss Balls (No-Bake)

Name: Coconut Bliss Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched almond four; 1 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (shredded, dried, unsweetened); 1/3 cup raw almond butter; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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These coconut bliss balls are made with almond flour and sugar-free coconut flakes. They are a healthy treat that is also vegan, paleo, and gluten-free.

Coconut bliss balls in small white bowl.

Are you a fan of bliss balls? If you’re not sure what they are, they are simply raw no-bake sweet ball that tastes somewhere between a cookie and a granola bar.

These coconut bliss balls combine two of my favorite flavor combos: coconut, and almond! They use simple ingredients and are super quick to make. You’ll have a healthy and satisfying homemade snack in minutes!

They’re perfect as a healthy vegan snack recipe, plant-based dessert, a Christmas cookie exchange, a holiday party dessert, or just something fun to make with the kids!

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💗 Why You’ll Love These Coconut Bliss Balls
🥣 Ingredients and Notes
📋 Step by Step Instructions
💭 Expert Tips
❓Recipe FAQS
📖 Variations and Substitutions
👩🏻‍🍳 How to Serve
😋 More Bliss Balls and Bites!
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💗 Why You’ll Love These Coconut Bliss Balls

All Natural Ingredients
Low in Sugar
No-Bake Recipe
Quick and Easy
Healthy
Kid Approved
5 Ingredients
10 Minutes Prep

🥣 Ingredients and Notes

Coconut bliss balls ingredients: almond flour, maple syrup, coconut flakes, vanilla extract, raw almond butter.

Blanched Almond Flour: Be sure to use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The almond flour adds protein and helps to bind the other ingredients together.

Unsweetened Coconut: Use unsweetened desiccated coconut shreds to reduce added sugar.

Raw Almond Butter: Use raw almond butter, rather than roasted almond butter. It has a more subtle flavor and adds tons of protein, and healthy fats.

Maple Syrup: Added for natural sweetness.

Vanilla Extract: Helps to enhance the coconut flavor.

📋 Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the almond flour, 1 cup of coconut, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a food processor.

Almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut flakes, and almond butter in food processor.

Step 2: Process until completely combined and dough forms a large ball. The dough will be crumbly, but able to stick together when rolled into balls.

Coconut bliss ball batter in food processor.

Step 3: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture using a cookie scoop for even results. Roll into 12-14 coconut balls.

Small bowl of coconut flakes, larger bowl of coconut and almond flour raw batter with cookie scoop.

Step 4: Pour the reserved ¼ cup of coconut into a small bowl. Roll each ball in the coconut pressing gently to help the coconut stick to the edge of each ball. Refrigerate the bliss balls for 15 minutes for a firmer texture.

Close up of coconut bliss balls, one with a bite taken out.

💭 Expert Tips

Use Blanched Almond Flour-It has a finer more delicate texture that works best for no-bake bliss balls.
Use Pure Organic Maple Syrup-It’s an all-natural sweetener that’s often used in whole food plant-based baking. While the sugar content is the same as regular white sugar, it’s not as processed and you can be assured it’s vegan.
Use a Cookie Scoop-This will ensure that each ball is the same size.
Refrigerate-Refrigerate the bliss balls before serving to help them become firm. Store the coconut bliss balls in the refrigerator.

❓Recipe FAQS

Are bliss balls good for you?

Yes, overall bliss balls are a healthy snack or dessert option. These coconut bliss balls contain almonds which have healthy fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E which helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. These are high in protein, fiber, and nutrients which help to stave off hunger and promote weight loss. Coconuts are high in manganese which promotes bone health. They’re rich in copper and iron too which help form red blood cells. The coconut used in these cookies is unsweetened which reduces the overall sugar. One bliss ball contains 13% of your daily recommended fiber too!

What are bliss balls made of?

Bliss balls are typically made with a combination of nuts, some sort of raw flour, and often Medjool dates as a natural sweetener. You need something that will bind the ingredients, something that will naturally sweeten the ingredients, and then you can be creative. Energy bites could use coconut oil as a binder, or they could use butter. Try different variations to put your own spin on this simple recipe.

How do you store coconut bliss balls?

Store the bliss balls in the fridge for up to 7 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

📖 Variations and Substitutions

Add Mini Chocolate Chips: If you are a chocolate lover, consider rolling your bites in mini chocolate chips instead of coconut.

Use Peanut Butter: If you don’t have almond butter, feel free to substitute it with peanut butter.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to Serve

Serve these with a cup of Oat Milk Hot Chocolate for an extra special treat in the wintertime.

Enjoy them as an after-school snack, or pack them in your kids’ lunch for a special treat.

Close up of coconut bilss balls, one with a bite taken out.

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