I will always love bliss balls as a go-to healthy snack. They are so easy to make and can be filled with nourishing and wholesome ingredients, packing a nutritional punch in a few bites. My personal favourites are these Chocolate Bliss Balls, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Balls or my Nut Free Chocolate Bliss Balls. Are you sensing a theme here too? I think I love chocolate!
What are Bliss Balls?
Bliss balls, energy balls, energy bites, power balls or protein balls, whatever you want to call them, are essentially a no-bake snack containing a mixture of blended up ingredients that are rolled into balls. Medjool dates are often used as a base for bliss balls as they are a great natural sweetener while providing the moisture that the bliss balls mixture needs to stick together. Bliss balls are often refined sugar free, gluten-free and dairy-free but this depends on the individual recipe so make sure you check the recipe if you have these allergies or intolerances.
The Best Ingredients to Make Bliss Balls
These are my favourite healthy and nutritious ingredients to use to make all different kinds of bliss bal;s”
- Medjool dates – dates give the bliss balls a delicious caramel flavour and natural sweetness, while being filled with fibre and other vitamins and minerals.
- almonds
- almond flour or almond meal
- cashews
- hazelnuts
- oats
- vanilla extract
- cacao powder or cocoa powder
- shredded coconut or desiccated coconut
- sunflower seeds
- sea salt flakes
- hemp seeds
- chia seeds
- pepitas
- nut and seed butters like almond butter, peanut butter, tahini and sunflower seed butter
Health Benefits of Bliss Balls
When made using healthy ingredients like nuts and seeds, bliss balls can be a great source of nutrition.
- nuts and seeds and nut and seed butters provide healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre. They help to reduce the glycemic index, providing sustained energy.
- using Medjool dates to sweeten bliss balls gives an energy boost without any added sugar.
- easily make bliss balls nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan if you have these allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences.
- easily add more protein by adding some protein powder to your mixture.
How to Store Bliss Balls
Most bliss balls store well in the fridge and freezer. Place the bliss balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer as per the recipes instructions.
Necessary Equipment
- Food processor – this is my favourite food processor as it has an inbuilt scale as well as a blender attachment and bullet blender attachment. I find a food processor much better for making bliss balls then a blender.
- Bowl – for rolling the bliss balls in coconut, sprinkles, crushed nuts etc.
- Spoon – for scooping up the mixture.
30+ Healthy Bliss Ball Recipes
Wholesome Chocolate Bliss Balls
If you love a little sweet treat then you will love these Chocolate Bliss Balls. They’re made from healthy ingredients like almond flour, tahini and cacao and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates. These Chocolate Bliss Balls (or energy bites, energy balls or protein balls, whatever you want to call them!) have a fudgey texture and are so delicious, they’re a healthy snack that satisfies that sugar craving.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bliss Balls
These peanut butter chocolate bliss balls are little bites of delicious. Made using whole food ingredients, these energy bites are free of added sugar but filled with healthy fats, fibre, complex carbohydrates and protein. If you’re a fan of peanut butter then you will LOVE this recipe.
Nut Free Chocolate BLiss Balls With DAtes
These healthy bliss balls have a beautiful chewy texture and are high in protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats, making them the perfect snack. If you’re looking for some delicious treats that are still healthy then look no further!
Healthy Rum Balls
My Healthy Rum Balls recipe is a healthier take on the traditional rum balls, using dates to sweeten instead of condensed milk. They are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free. But don’t worry, they wouldn’t be rum balls without rum so we haven’t skipped on that!
Baby Friendly Bliss Balls
This yummy bliss balls recipe is great for older babies, little kids and big kids alike. They contain healthy fats (amazing for growing bodies and brains!), fibre, protein and complex carbohydrates – everything you need in a nutritionally balanced snack! Made using Medjool dates and a combination of seeds, these bliss balls are just sweet enough and allergy friendly.
Turkish Delight Protein Balls
If you always reached for the Turkish Delight in the ahem purple-wrapped chocolate box, these are for you. These Turkish Delight Protein Balls have all the nostalgic flavor—rose, chocolate, and just the right amount of sweetness—without the sugar overload. No refined sugar, just pure delight.
Apricot Brazil Nut Energy Balls
The easiest and the most delicious Apricot Brazil Nut Energy Balls! Only 4 ingredients and 30 minutes to make. Delicious simple vegan energy snack. Great before a workout!
Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
Raspberry Cheesecake Bliss Balls
Raspberry Cheesecake Bliss Balls with cashews and freeze-dried raspberries. Perfect to prep for easy and energizing snacking.
Recipe: Flora and Vino
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Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
These Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites are full of healthy fats, protein, and of course, delicious pumpkin spice flavor! These Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Whole30-friendly energy balls will keep you going when hunger hits.
Recipe: Bakerita
Gingerbread Bliss Balls
No baking required to make these Gingerbread Energy Bites! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan energy bites are made with dates, pecans, and gingerbread spices – they’re the perfect healthy snack to fuel your day.
Recipe: Bakerita
Pistachio Baklava Bliss Balls
Naturally sweet and packed with wholesome ingredients, these no-bake Pistachio Date Balls are the perfect energizing snack! Made with creamy nut butter, roasted cashews, coconut, and warm spices, then rolled in crushed pistachios for a delicious finish.
Recipe: Life in the South
Lemon Poppyseed Bliss Balls
These Lemon Poppyseed Bliss Balls are a naturally sweet treat with vibrant lemon flavour, a soft and sweet texture, and healthy ingredients!
Recipe: Choosing Chia
Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Bites
These peanut butter and jelly energy balls are a healthy energizing snack with a surprise in the middle! Bite into one and enjoy the jelly filling oozing out….yum!
Recipe: Choosing Chia
Coconut Matcha Energy Balls
These coconut matcha energy balls are such an easy, healthy make-ahead snack idea. Matcha provides an added boost of energy and nutrition benefits. Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and no-bake!
Recipe: Walder Wellness
Mint Chocolate Energy Balls
These mint chocolate energy balls are a healthy treat for the festive season! Each bite is filled with soft notes of peppermint, dark chocolate, and a hint of coconut. Made with dates and almond flour, these no-bake balls come together quickly and freeze wonderfully, too!
Recipe: Walder Wellness
Cranberry Vanilla Energy Bites
These healthy energy bites are gluten-free, vegan, paleo and bursting with cranberry and vanilla flavors!
Recipe: Recipe Runner
Honey Nut Energy Bites
Honey Nut Energy Bites taste exactly as the name suggests. They’re perfect for pre-workout fuel, an afternoon snack or a healthy after dinner treat!
Recipe: Recipe Runner
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
No-bake Carrot Cake Energy Balls are very quick to make and an excellent way to eat more carrots apart from eating a salad. This recipe includes warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and it will definitely remind you of carrot cake.
Recipe: Life Around the Table
Protein Almond Coffee Bliss Balls
These Protein Almond Coffee Bliss Balls are the perfect pick-me-up! Packed with almond butter, vanilla protein, and a hit of real coffee, they’re ideal for busy mornings or an afternoon energy boost. Naturally sweetened and easy to make!
Recipe: Wholesome Patisserie
Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
These no bake Salted Caramel Bliss Balls are quick and easy to make using only real wholesome ingredients. Make these bliss balls ahead of time for the perfect dessert or snack. With only 5 ingredients these bars are vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates.
Recipe: It’s All Good Vegan
Chai Spice Bliss Balls
These vegan chai spice energy balls are so sweet and flavorful! Made with wholesome ingredients and easy to store/freeze.
Recipe: The Full Helping
Turmeric Maca Bliss Balls
You’ll love these delicious gluten free + vegan Turmeric Maca Bliss Balls!! They’re packed with delicious crispy crunch, you won’t be able to eat just one!
Recipe: The Toasted Pine Nut
Ferrero Rocher Bliss Balls
These Ferrero Rocher Protein Balls taste just like the best chocolate hazelnut truffles in protein ball form. They are vegan, gluten-free and have a crunchy dark chocolate and hazelnut shell.
Recipe: Nourishing Amy
Tahini Fig and CHocolate Bliss Balls
These delicious Tahini Fig and Chocolate Bliss Balls are smooth and silky like a truffle but are packed with vegan and gluten-free wholefoods. They only need 6 basic ingredients and 10 minutes of your time.
Recipe: Nourishing Amy
Strawberries and Cream Bliss Balls
Strawberries and Cream Energy Balls are a healthy snack both kids and adults will love. Vegan, Paleo, and free of refined sugar, these tasty treats come together in just 10 minutes and are freezer-friendly.
Recipe: Dishing Out Health
Key Lime Pie Bliss Balls
Key Lime Pie Energy Bites are a healthy, fueling treat that taste just like a slice of pie. Gluten free, vegan, and made in just 10 minutes, these key lime energy balls will become a snacking staple.
Recipe: Dishing Out Health
Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls
These Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls are little bites of deliciousness. They are packed full of nuts, bound with dates and flavoured with orange, cocoa and cinnamon.
Recipe: Healthy Little Foodies
Cherry Bliss Balls
These Chocolate cherry bliss balls is a great energy boosting snack that is super easy to make and full of chocolate and cherry flavour. All you need are just a few pantry ingredients for this healthy snack.
Recipe: The Delicious Plate
Apple Pie Bliss Balls
These Apple Pie Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy snack that is super easy to make. Full of apple flavour with a hint of warming cinnamon. All you need are just a few pantry ingredients and you have yourself a healthy snack that will also satisfy your sweet tooth.
Recipe: The Delicious Plate
Banana Bread Bliss bAlls
These cinnamon walnut paleo banana muffin honey balls just contain so many things that I love: the slightly spicy hint of cinnamon, the nutty taste provided by the walnuts, and of course, the oh so sweet and sticky taste of honey and banana.
Recipe: Paleo Grubs
Cinnamon Sugar Bliss Balls
These no-bake cinnamon sugar balls taste like a cinnamon sugar donut hole! Bonus: all you need to make them is almonds, almond butter, sweetener, cinnamon and ground flax.
Recipe: Running On Real Food
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