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    Home » Healthy Sweet Treats

    Vanilla Coconut Bliss Balls with Dates and Cashews

    Published: Oct 11, 2020 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This vanilla coconut bliss ball is a perfect healthy sweet treat to have on hand ! Naturally sweetened with dates, they are perfect as a snack or dessert .

    Date ball arranged on a baking paper with cashews and desiccated coconut in the background

    I am currently obsessed with these mini no bake treats ! They are now a must have in my pantry and works really well as a midday pick-me-up or a healthy after dinner treat.

    The best part is, they are so easy to make and you can literally make them in under 10 minutes. Plus, all you need is 5 simple ingredients and a high speed blender / food processor.

    Jump to:
    • 🍅 What you will need
    • Other add-ins ideas
    • 🔪 How to make
    • ✅ Top tips
    • ❄ How to store
    • ❔ Commonly asked questions
    • 🍽 More healthy desserts
    • 📖 Recipe

    🍅 What you will need

    Ingredients needed like raw cashews, oats, desiccated coconut, vanilla extract and dates
    • Rolled oats can be substituted with quick oats. Use gluten-free, if needed.
    • I am using unsweetened desiccated coconut in this recipe, but you can choose to use the sweetened ones if you prefer them to be extra sweet !

    Other add-ins ideas

    This is a really versatile recipe, and I really encourage you to get creative with the add-ins ! Some of my favorite things to add in are :

    • Chopped nuts - Especially chopped peanuts or cashews, they add a nice crunch factor to these date balls.
    • Chia seeds - You can definitely add them in to bump up the healthy fats and fiber content in them.
    • Cocoa / Cacao powder - They goes surprising well with coconut !
    • Chocolate chips - Pretty self-explanatory. You can also use cacao nibs instead if you prefer it to be sugar-free.
    Date balls arranged in a blue side plate with some cashews and cooling tray in the background

    🔪 How to make

    Start by blending the cashews and oats in a high speed blender / food processor until a fine flour forms, around 60 seconds.

    Then, add in the rest of the ingredients, together with 2 tablespoons of plant based milk into the food processor. Blend until everything is well mixed and a cookie dough like texture forms. Add more plant based milk if needed, a tablespoon at a time.

    Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll it into balls. Optionally, you can coat them by rolling them desiccated coconut. Repeat until the dough is all used up.

    Let them set in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before enjoying them !

    The making process of bliss balls - blending oats and cashew, combining all ingredients, and rolling them in desiccated coconut

    ✅ Top tips

    • If your mixture turns out to be too dry, add in more plant based milk, a tablespoon at a time.
    • Similarly, if your mixture turns out to be too wet and sticky, add in some oat flour.
    • Allow about 30 minutes for the balls to set and firm up in the fridge before enjoying it. ( You can of course skip this step, but I promise you it is worth the wait. 😉 )
    • I recommend using a food processor or high speed blender to make them. They will definitely make your life easier !

    ❄ How to store

    They can be stored pretty well in both the fridge and freezer. It all comes down to personal preference. If you prefer a softer, gooey-ier texture then I recommend you to keep them in the fridge. Personally, I like my date balls to be a bit firmer, thus I usually keep them in the freezer. They can be store in the fridge for 1 week, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    A close up shot of 1 bliss ball being held

    ❔ Commonly asked questions

    What can I substitute desiccated coconut with ?

    Unsweetened coconut flakes are the best substitute for desiccated coconut. You can also choose to use the sweetened version, just bear in mind that they will turn out to be sweeter.

    Is this recipe gluten-free ?

    Yes. But you will need to use certified gluten-free oats as normal oats may be crossed-contaminated.

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    • Vegan Flourless Salted Caramel Chickpea Blondies
    • Sugar-free Vegan Black Bean Brownies
    • Quick and Eggless Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Brownie Cookies

    📖 Recipe

    Bliss balls arranged on a blue plate with cashews in the background

    Vegan Coconut Date Balls

    Meesha
    This vanilla coconut bliss ball is a perfect healthy sweet treat to have on hand ! Naturally sweetened with dates, they are perfect as a snack or dessert .
    4.85 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 balls
    Calories 112 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • 1 cup rolled/quick oats ( use gluten-free if necessary )
    • 1 cup dates
    • ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-4 tablespoon water / plant based milk
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    Instructions
     

    • Start by soaking your dates in hot water for at least 20 minutes to soften them. Pit them and set aside.
    • In a food processor / high speed blender, blend together rolled oats and cashews until fine powder forms.
    • Place in the rest of the ingredients, including the dates together with 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. You might need to add more water to achieve a sticky dough consistency, a tablespoon at a time.
    • Portion out a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat until the dough is all used up.
    • Let them chill in the freezer for 30 minutes and serve them up !

    Notes

    • Bliss balls can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • Sweetened desiccated coconut can be used in place of unsweetened. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Debra

      October 23, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Quick, easy and plant based...awesome snack!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 23, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        Yes ! A great snack to have on hand 🙂

        Reply
      • Lisa

        September 26, 2021 at 3:57 am

        5 stars
        Had something very similar this week in Monterey CA, taste and texture was awesome, however a little pricey, $6 per ball. Just tried this recipe, Wow, I’m impressed, so simple and the ingredients, what can I say, the simplicity, taste and texture…. I’m hooked 🙂

        Reply
        • Meesha

          September 27, 2021 at 7:57 am

          I am really happy that you like it! Yes, homemade bliss balls are way cheaper😆

    2. Swathi

      October 21, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      This vanilla coconut bliss balls looks delicious perfect .

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 23, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks a bunch !

        Reply
    3. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      October 21, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      This dish looks so deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right this minute!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 21, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        Aww, that is really sweet of you ! Thanks !

        Reply
    4. Leslie

      October 21, 2020 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe for a healthy snack!

      Reply
    5. Sue

      October 20, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful no bake snack!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        Yes, it is my go to snack atm 😊

        Reply
    6. Alexandra

      October 20, 2020 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, healthy sweet treat.

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        Thanks !

        Reply
    7. kerri

      October 20, 2020 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      i love these healthy little energy bites. they are a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 20, 2020 at 8:52 pm

        Me too ! They are just a really great snack to have on hand.

        Reply
    8. Emily Flint

      October 20, 2020 at 3:07 am

      5 stars
      I love this easy and healthy treat!!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 20, 2020 at 8:52 pm

        Glad to hear that ! Enjoy .😁

        Reply
    9. Kay

      October 19, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect snack packed full of protein!

      Reply
      • meesha

        October 20, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        Yes it is !

        Reply

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