Looking at the recipes I share on this site, you could easily be forgiven for thinking I only ever make recipes which aren’t the best for you. While there is no denying I’m a big fan of ALL things sweet, I actually do also make healthy meals and snacks for our family most of the time – the majority of the ‘naughty’ stuff gets given away. One of my favourite treats to enjoy are these healthy chocolate bliss balls which thanks to the addition of cacao, are a great way to satisfy my chocolate cravings without over indulging. Even both of my boys love these chocolate bliss balls and have no idea how good for them they really are.
As well as tasting great, another great feature of this recipe is that it’s really flexile and easy to adapt to your tastes and needs and you can easily substitute or add ingredients depending on what’s in your pantry. To make these bliss balls lunchbox friendly simply leave out the walnuts, you could instead add a little coconut, pepitas or even raisins to add a little extra sweetness to these bliss balls.
Healthy Chocolate Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 200 g of medjool dates
- 60 g of walnuts
- 2 tablespoons of cacao
- 1 tablespoon of LSA mix
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon of maca powder
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the medjool dates and place them into the bowl of a food processor.
- Blitz for 5 seconds before adding the remaining ingredients and pulse a few times until the mixture is combined.
- Use a teaspoon to scoop up the mixture and roll it into balls. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
- Place the chocolate bliss balls into an airtight container in the fridge to firm.
Nutrition
Thermomix Healthy Chocolate Bliss Ball Recipe
- Remove the pits from the dates.
- Place all of the chocolate bliss ball ingredients into your Thermomix bowl.
- Blitz for 7 seconds on speed 7 or until all of the ingredients have combined.
- Use a teaspoon to carefully scoop up the mixture and roll it into balls. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used.
- Place the chocolate bliss balls into an airtight container in the fridge to firm.
If you don’t have a food processor or a Thermomix you can also use a stick blender to combine your ingredients, it works just as well.
What’s your favourite healthy snack?
Zoe | A Quirky Bird
I love making bliss balls. I need to make another batch and I will look into adding maca powder. I usually add protein powder to mine. Zoe xx
Lauren
That’s a really good idea, I think I’ll have to try that next time.
jfgibsonwriter
Oooh, these look yummy, AND they are healthy? Definitely going to give these a go.
Lauren
I know how can you go wrong?!
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
Oh yum these look great I love the addition of the maca powder for the extra boost! Thanks for linking to YWF.
Lauren
Thanks for hosting 🙂
mummywifeme
These look great, Lauren. I definitely need some healthy snack options. I’ll try them this weekend. I’ve never heard of Maca powder. Do you need to go to a health food store for that? xo
Lauren
I grabbed some at Chemist Warehouse 🙂
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
Bliss balls are so good at fooling you into thinking you are having a treat. Love it!
Lauren
They really are, I need all the fooling I can get too!
EssentiallyJess
OK I’m finally going to try bliss balls this week! I’ve been considering it for ages, but I just never try them!
Lauren
Do it! You won’t regret it 🙂
Bec @ Styled by Bec
I’ve been meaning to make bliss balls for ages but I don’t have a food processor. I will try them using the blender instead.
Lauren
I might just have to make you some x
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu
Ah healthy treats, just what I need! These look just lovely Lauren!
Lauren
Oh I really need them too! Thanks so much x
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
Yummo!!!! I love bliss balls! And I love that they taste naughty but are actually healthy… thats the best bit!
Lauren
It really is!
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid
So because they’re healthy does that mean I can eat more of them?!
Lauren
Of course it does!