Looking for a quick, nutritious, and absolutely delicious snack? These no-bake bliss balls are packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and Medjool dates, making them a perfect energy-boosting treat. Whether you need a pre or post-workout snack, a road trip snack idea, a mid-day pick-me-up, or a healthy dessert, these bliss balls are easy to make and naturally sweetened with dates and a hint of maple syrup. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
This healthy but oh-so-yummy energy balls (bliss balls…? I don’t know how else to call it) recipe is going to blow your mind!
Truth: I made these healthy bliss balls and ate them all up in one go because they were that good! It is made with simple ingredients and saves you a lot of money on store-bought bliss/energy balls.
Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Bliss Balls
- No baking required – Just blend, roll, and enjoy!
- Healthy & naturally sweetened – Medjool dates provide natural sweetness without refined sugar.
- Quick & easy – Ready in under 15 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.
- Customizable – Add chocolate chips, nuts, or protein powder for extra goodness.
INGREDIENTS and SUBSTITUTIONS for these No-Bake Bliss Balls
- Oats– I used regular oats here but you can definitely sub with a almond flour here.
- Cardamom– I use seeds from whole green cardamom pods but you can use ground cardamom or cinnamon.
- Medjool Dates– These laddoos are made with Medjool dates so they can hold well together. You may sub with brown sugar and add more nut butter and some toasted chickpea flour so they hold together.
- Nut butter – I use peanut butter but you can use any other nut or seed butter you have on hand.
- Desiccated coconut – This ingredient adds a nice balance to the flavour but you can sub for more oat flour if you prefer.
Tips & Variations
✔ Nut-Free Option – Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
✔ Extra Protein – Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for a post-workout snack.
✔ Chocolate Bliss Balls – Mix in cocoa powder or mini dark chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.
✔ Spice it Up – Swap cardamom with cinnamon or vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.
FAQs
1. Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes! Quick oats work just as well, though rolled oats provide a slightly better texture and nuttier flavor when toasted.
2. How do I make these bliss balls without a food processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the dates and mix everything together in a bowl until well combined. The texture won’t be the same, but it would work!
3. Can I freeze bliss balls?
Absolutely! Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Just thaw for a few minutes before eating.
How to enjoy these healthy bliss balls?
I prefer to eat these as a pre-workout, and post-workout snack because it’s a balanced combination of complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats. I also love to make these for special occassions because they kinda taste like this Indian dessert: laddoos, with a nice cup of masala chai.
If you aren’t a chai drinker (why aren’t you?) they also go great with coffee. Enjoy!
Check out other desserts from my page:
- Chocolate Chickpea Tahini Truffles
- Vegan Cardamom Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Best Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Easy No-Bake Bliss Balls with Oats, Peanut Butter & Dates
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
- 7-8 Medjool dates
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp Crushed cardamom seeds or cardamom powder
Instructions
- Soak Mejdool dates in hot water and set aside until soft.
- Dry roast the oats on a hot skillet until golden-ish (make sure not to burn it).
- Add all the ingredients including the roasted oats and soaked mejdool dates in a food processor and blitz until you see a dough that comes together form.
- It will be crumbly but holds well when you press it between your fingers.
- Take 1-2 tablespoons of the dough and press them into balls with the help of the palms of your hands.
- Add chopped pistachios on top (optional) and enjoy!
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