Hemp Seed Chocolate Bliss Balls Recipe
These Hemp Seed Chocolate Bliss Balls are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack combining dates, peanut butter, cocoa, and hemp seeds. Naturally sweetened and packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats, they make a perfect energy-boosting treat or dessert bite, ideal for those seeking a simple, wholesome snack that comes together in minutes without any cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bliss balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dates (about 8 dates)
- 1–2 tbsp hot water (optional, use only if your dates are a little hard)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp chocolate chips for topping
- More hemp seeds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dates: Pit the dates and place them in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of hot water if the dates seem dry or hard. Pulse until the mixture clumps together and forms a sticky ball.
- Mix the ingredients: Add peanut butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds, and cocoa powder to the date mixture in the food processor. Pulse several times until all ingredients are well combined forming a moist dough that holds its shape. If too wet, add a little more cocoa powder until desired consistency.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the bliss balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and gently roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This recipe should yield approximately 12 bliss balls.
- Melt and drizzle chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate over each bliss ball.
- Top with hemp seeds and set: Sprinkle extra hemp seeds over the chocolate-topped balls. Place the tray back in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set firmly before serving.
Notes
- If dates are soft, hot water may not be needed.
- Adjust cocoa powder quantity to achieve desired dough firmness.
- Use natural or unsweetened peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Store bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These bliss balls are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Keywords: hemp seed, chocolate bliss balls, no bake, vegan snack, healthy energy balls, peanut butter, dates, cocoa powder
