These salted caramel coconut bliss balls are made with only 4 ingredients and are so easy to make. Grab a couple with a cup of tea for a blissful snack!
Bliss balls, energy balls, date balls…whatever you choose to call them they are all one thing: delicious!
What are bliss balls?
Bliss balls are a simple treat that pack a mighty health punch. These pick-me-ups are a simple concoction of whole, raw ingredients blended together delivering many nutrient must-haves such as fiber, minerals and vitamins. Making bliss balls have become such a staple in my kitchen. I think I must make them every week. They really are the perfect little snack to keep stored in a container in the fridge for whenever you need something quick and easy to eat.
Let’s make some salted caramel coconut bliss balls!
Some other favourites I’ve made on the blog include these no-bake almond butter energy bites, and these coconut bliss balls. (an oldie, but a goodie!)
One thing I love about making these types of recipes is so much is that they are just so damn easy to make. I’m talking a food processor and the press of a button easy to make. It’s practically magic.
This recipe for salted caramel coconut bliss balls is especially easy to make since the recipe only uses 4 ingredients. Yup. that’s it. and one of the 4 is salt (which hardly even counts as an ingredient!)
The secret to the salted caramel flavour in these bliss balls is to use Medjool dates. If you’re not familiar with Medjool dates, they are bigger, softer and have a more caramelly flavour than regular dates do. They’re pretty much the definition of “nature’s candy.”
You can of course use regular dates in this recipe if you don’t have Medjool dates on hand, but if you can find them, I HIGHLY recommend them!
The other great thing about using dates in this recipe is that there is no added-sugar to these bliss balls! They are 100% natural ingredients but taste super decedent.
I like to roll mine in some unsweetened shredded coconut, but you can roll these babies in anything you like! Hemp seeds, chia seeds, and cocoa powder are all good options.
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Healthy and delicious bliss balls that only require 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (packed)
- 1 cup almonds (I use blanched sliced almonds)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (+extra for rolling)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Add the Medjool dates, almonds, shredded coconut and salt to a food processor and pulse until it forms into a sticky dough.
Using your hands, roll into bite-sized balls, and then roll into a plate of shredded coconut to top if desired.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container
Notes
Depending on how fresh your dates are, you may need a few more dates. If your dough isn’t sticky enough, add a couple more dates and pulse until it feels like a sticky dough.
Can’t find Medjool dates? Soak regular dates in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and use.
Keywords: energy bites, healthy treat
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Looks divine.
I’m assuming its 1 cup almonds right?
It doesn’t say the amount in the recipe.
Thanks
Yes 1 cup!:)
These look like a fun and easy recipe to make! I’m sure they are good for grab and go snacks yumm!
Hi Tabitha, thank you! They’re the perfect little snack for on the go. I love having them ready in my fridge for when I need a quick bite.
Oooo! A little salty-sweet is so up my alley. These sound soooo delicious, and only a few ingredients, too!
Hi Caitlin, thank you! I love sweet and salty combination too!
These look perfect. What a great post yoga snack for me!
Thank you! They’re perfect for after some yoga 🙂
I´m a big fan of medjool dates, these bliss balls sound incredibly good, such a great snack to have at hand at any time of the day…and so easy to make too! great recipe
Hi Albert. Thank you! They’re the perfect thing to keep stored in the fridge for when you need a quick snack to grab n go!
I love that this recipe has only 4 ingredients and all of them are so healthy! Great photos, Jess 🙂
Thanks Ela! They’re my favourite snack these days 🙂
Thank you! form the bottom of my heart! These were the best energy bites i ever had. kudos kudos udos what a brilliant ratio <33
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Thanks Maia! I’m SO happy you loved this recipe! These are my favourite energy bites too 🙂
Except where does the caremel come in ?
Hi Jenny, the caramel flavour comes from the Medjool dates with have a rich caramel flavour!
These are so easy! Soooo delicious!! Even my young children make them now!
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Hi Charlotte, thank you so much! I’m SO happy to hear you loved these and that your kids loved them too!:)
Super easy to make and tastes like candy, but they’re healthy!
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These look great, Jess. I can’t eat almonds. What nut would you suggest using as an alternative? Cashews?
Hi Elissa, you can use any type of nut you like! Cashews will definitely work great. If you like the taste of walnuts those would be a good option as well!
These are incredible! best bliss ball recipe yet! I used cashews and they worked perfectly, only problem is eating the batch at once 🙂 only question, can these be frozen?
Hi Katy, thank you so much! Yes they can be 🙂