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!
- • 1 cup of 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
- 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.
- * Make your own vanilla extract from scratch! http://www.servedfromscratch.com/vanilla-extract-from-scratch/
I’m going to try to make these for my Mom! She is gluten lactose intolerant. I have been having trouble finding unsweetened coconut. I looked again last week. Do you thin sweetened coconut would be ok, or will it be too sweet?
Hey Beth! That’s great! Sweetened coconut shouldn’t be too sweet, although if she likes things a little less sweet maybe try using coconut oil instead of agave to cut down the sweetness there. Also, if you’re an Amazon Prime user, Bob’s Red Mill is a great option – http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Shredded-Unsweetened/dp/B002YR7A9Q . I go to Amazon for all the things I can’t find locally in stores 🙂 I hope your mom enjoys them!
These little balls look perfect for a quick pick-me-up or even dessert! Lovely…
These look so good and I love the fact that they are so easy n quick to prepare. I think I’ll have to hide them from myself after making as they would just disappear that fast 😉
These look great and so easy to make!
I like that they are naturally a sweet treat.
Simple and delicious, just my kind of recipe! Would love to make up a batch (or three) to see us through the working week! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yumm!! These bliss balls are so mouth-watering, bookmarking this recipe!!
These would be perfect for my post workout snack! And so easy to make as well!
I love recipes that only have 2 steps! And these look so good and healthy. Although maybe not that healthy if I eat a dozen in one sitting lol. Awesome recipe!
Yes! I love this recipe. Bites are my favorite and I need to make some- it’s been too long. I also have trouble finding unsweetned coconut where we live so I usually order it online.
Healthy & delicious! These look absolutely amazing.
YUM! These look so decadent, but are healthy! Awesome.
These look so good I would have a hard time eating only a couple. I love cashews so these are right up my alley!!
These would definitely satisfy my sweet tooth in a completely non-guilty way. I love anything with dates in it!
I love making homemade snack balls and make something very similar at home. So tasty!
Thanks, Jemma!
I love coconut and dates, these little balls sound wonderful, what a great healthy snack option!
Thanks, Joy! 🙂
Hi!
I love the sound of these! I make my own cashew milk at home and I was wondering whether these might work with the cashew pulp rather than the whole cashew in the mix? What do you think? I hate wasting food!!
Xx
Hi Rosie! Ooooh what a GREAT question!! Hmmm… having never made my own cashew milk, I’m not familiar with how thick the pulp is. It’s questionable since the cashews are really the main base of the ball, aside from the dates. I’d first try a 1/4 pulp to whole cashew ratio first and see how that works. I’m really intrigued though so please let me know how it works out! 😀