Chocolate bliss balls are protein snacks loaded with nutrients, and it is delicious and sweet without the guilt feeling in every bite.
Protein Snack
I love snacks, and being healthy does not mean that you should forget about rewarding yourself with food that you like eating. That is why I think of a healthy sweet snack that you and I will surely love. Therefore, I came up with a chocolate bliss ball recipe with nutritious ingredients like dates and coconut. These bliss balls are known as protein snacks because dates and coconut have enough protein and other nutrients.
Nutritional Value of Dates
Dates come from a date palm tree that is abundant in tropical countries around the world. Recently, it became very popular because of its many nutritional benefits. However, most of the dates that you can find in Western countries already go through the process of drying. It is easier to tell if it’s dried or fresh based on its skin. If you see some wrinkles on the skin, then it means that it already undergo drying. A date with very smooth skin indicates that it is still fresh.
Dates have the best nutritional profile than other fruits. However, the calories of dried dates are higher than the fresh ones. Its calorie content is very similar to other dried fruits like figs and raisins. Hence, it has both carbohydrates and protein and other important nutrients. You may get additional potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, and fiber into your diet. Another thing that you will love about dates is that it is very high in antioxidants that can offer lots of health benefits.
Nutritional Value of Coconut
This recipe is a protein snack also because of its coconut ingredient. Although both dates and coconut have a small amount of protein, having it together will give you a decent amount of protein added to your diet. Also, coconut has minerals that are important for the overall function of the body. Its manganese content helps in bone health. Aside from that, it has copper and iron that is useful for red blood cell production.
Here is the recipe for energy bites chocolate bliss balls with dates and coconut that you can try inside your kitchen. Enjoy its rich, sweet, and addictive taste.
Energy Bites Chocolate Bliss Ball with Dates and Coconut
Serving Size: 16 balls
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Recipe Ingredients:
- 12 pieces Medjool dates
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1/3 cup Coconut oil
- 1/3 cup Cacao powder
- 1 tbsp Chia seed
- 1/3 cup Shredded coconut for coating
Recipe Procedure:
1. First, put the dates in a medium bowl, pour some water, and leave it for 1 hour. It is for dried dates, but you may skip this process if you are using fresh dates.
2. After an hour, drain the excess water and take out the seeds.
3. In a different bowl, mix the almond meal, dates, shredded coconut, coconut oil, chia seed, and cacao powder until all ingredients come together.
4. Allow the chia seeds to soften for about 20 minutes.
5. Scoop one tablespoon of choco bliss ball mixture and roll into a ball.
6. In a shallow dish, pour the 1/3 cup shredded coconut and roll each ball.
Recipe Notes:
These small energy bites balls are best served chilled. Hence, it is better to let it sit inside the fridge for an hour before serving. Also, you can freeze these balls for up to one month. If you are searching for more nutritious and exciting recipes, click here.