Food: Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls

Hey MBG readers!  It's Caren from Inspired Coast, bringing you these awesome treats that are fantastic as grab-and-go snacks, or as a healthy dessert option at a party! 
 



I first came across these little coconut balls while at a yoga festival in Joshua Tree, California.  It turned out to be an insufferable weekend of 112 degree temperatures but I didn’t mind, because I had my little bliss balls.  They were being sold by one of the umpteen raw vegan vendors that were working the festival.  I think I devoured their entire inventory.

Back in the city, (after a long and glorious shower) I got right down to business, recreating these little balls of deliciousness. 

I make these little treats all the time, but since I’ve been training for a fitness competition, I’ve started adding protein powder to the recipe and reducing the honey content as I need more protein and less sugar in my diet.  But if you’re not on a crazy eating plan like me, stick with sweet stuff.

It’s crazy delish.
 


 Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls

¼ cup raw cacao
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup raw unsalted almonds
2 tablespoons of coconut oil/meat
3 tablespoons raw honey or agave nectar
2 tablespoons maca powder
3 dates
3 sachets of Stevia
½ teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until they combine into a sticky ball.
  • Scoop out individual portions and roll into little balls with your hands. 
  • Refrigerate balls for at least 1 hour before serving.

Depending on the size of your portions, the recipe will make 8 to 15 balls



-post & images by caren

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12 comments

  1. Love the idea of these! Will definitely be making a batch in the near future. Thanks for this!

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  2. Looks so good!!

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  3. Looks yummy...very interested in trying this. What is maca powder?

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  4. looks yummy. I want to try to make these.

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  6. wow I love a yummy easy healthier recipe anytime! will be trying this. GIGI. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  7. These look yummy but oh so dangerous!

    - Sara @ Gameday Stylist

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  8. Mmm...these look fantastic. Definitely trying out this recipe.

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  9. Ohhh my goodness! How totally adorable are these? I am going to have to try to put these cute little things together sometime. Yum!
    xoxo
    CoverGirl + Converse

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  10. Those look amazing! I am going to need to try them out this weekend! Thanks for the recipe.

    go for the glam 

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  11. This looks ah-mazing! I'm not the best baker, but I may have to give this one a try!!

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  12. This is great! I make protein balls too, now I'm venturing out and going to make some vanilla protein cookies. Thanks for sharing. I'd love for you to check out my site www.thewhitedish.wordpress.com!

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