Vegan Cashew Cacao Bliss Balls are little bites of coconut dusted deliciousness that are deceivingly healthy!
I’ve made these little Vegan Cashew Cacao Bliss Balls of cashew, cacao, and coconut deliciousness before, but I’m sharing them again because, well, they’re just that good. Oh and they’re soooo easy to make.
Plus, they’re not only vegan but also gluten free! Plus, did you know that raw cacao powder is a super food? It’s packed with magnesium, calcium, iron, and it’s packed with antioxidants which has tons of other health benefits. It’s sooo good for you and delicious!
Did I mention how easy this recipe is? Just toss everything in your food processor, 
blend, 
roll the tacky mixture into balls and roll them in some unsweetened coconut flakes,
and you’re done. Little balls of bliss that’s perfect sweet healthy snack perfect for your vegan, gluten free, and anyone in between!
Vegan Cashew Cacao Bliss Balls
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 8 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract*
- 1/2 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup or honey
Instructions
- Add cashews, dates, cacao powder and vanilla to a food processor. Blend and while blending add the agave syrup.
- Form the mixture into small balls and then roll them in a bowl with the coconut until coated. Place in fridge until balls are hardened.
- Store in air tight container in fridge up to a week.
Notes
Nutrition
I found this recipe to be extremely sticky, so much so that my food processor could barely blend the mixture without it balling up. Did you process the cashews before adding the dates? Or any other suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Hope! Yes, the dough should be very very tacky and will ball up a little. You want that stickiness when you roll them into balls – that’s what makes the coconut stick!
Hi, how many bliss balls does the recipe yield?
Hadn’t eaten energy balls for yeaaaaars. Had all the necessary ingredients by chance so gave it a try and LOVED IT. Will do again ASAP.
First time trying energy balls with cashew nuts (hard to come by where I live, SO expensive), but totally worth it.
YAY!! Sooo glad you enjoyed it and I agree about the cashews! I’ve tried it with other nuts but nothing compares. Thank you so much for letting me know you loved them!
I love these! Instead of syrup I added 1 tbs of vanilla Nutpods. And for a bit of fat and protein I also added 1 Tbs of almond butter.
What a great idea, Barb!!
I love making bite-sized snacks for my family and I can’t wait to try this. This looks really delicious. I’m sure my family will love this too. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Enjoy, Aika!! Let me know what your family thinks of them!
Now I am hungry! So great for grab and go snacks! Looks soo gooood!
These sound super duper easy to make! That is my kind of snack recipe!