Healthy chocolate and vanilla bliss balls

These chocolate vanilla bliss balls are both healthy and delicious.

Eat them as a snack any time of day, or even have a couple for a quick, healthy breakfast on the run.

You could also call them protein energy balls, protein bliss balls, or no bake protein/bliss balls.

Whatever name you give them, they’re fabulous little bites of energy. I like to call them bliss balls, because they taste heavenly!

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Are bliss balls actually good for you?

Well, as with any food, it depends, mostly on the ingredients, and how many you eat!

All of my bliss ball recipes use natural, whole food ingredients.

Eating one or two makes for a great healthy snack, especially after a workout when you’re looking for a little protein or energy boost.

But don’t just take my word for it! Here’s a great blog post on the GOODNESS ME BOX BLOG with a sensible explanation.

Some of my other bliss balls/protein balls recipes you should also try are:

BERRY BLISS BALLS

or these MATCHA PROTEIN BALLS for something a little bit different

A couple of tips for making these chocolate vanilla bliss balls

They will keep well in the fridge (in an airtight container) for about a week.
You can use coconut butter instead of coconut oil, for a more creamy, fudgey consistency.
If using coconut butter, you may also need to add a teaspoon of hot water or melted coconut oil to bind the mix together.
Add your favourite nuts or dried fruits to these bliss balls. Simply push them into the balls after you’ve rolled them, and before rolling in the coconut. Goji berries are one of my favourites.
Try using buckwheat or flaxseed instead of protein powder for a different flavour variation.
Bliss balls and energy balls are a fabulous healthy snack anytime, they’re just the right size! I especially love them before or after a workout.

CHOC VANILLA BLISS BALLS

These choc vanilla bliss balls are delicious & nutritious, there's not much more to say!

4.4 from 14 votes

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Course: Bliss balls, Snack

Cuisine: Australian, International

Keyword: bliss balls, energy balls, protein balls

Prep Time: 15

Freeze time: 4

Total Time: 15

Servings: balls

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Wendy Hodge, Wendy's Way to Health

Ingredients

3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
3 tbsp cacao powder
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup shredded coconut
4 tbsp almond butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp coconut oil, or coconut butter
sprinkle sea salt
extra coconut for rolling

Instructions

Line a tray with baking paper and set aside.
Put all ingredients into a medium size bowl and mix/stir until mixture sticks together.
Roll into balls, coat with extra coconut if using, and place on the baking tray.
Put into the fridge for 3-4 hours, or until set.

Notes

If using coconut butter, you may also need to add a teaspoon of hot water or melted coconut oil to bind the mix together.

These are yummy as is, or you can add your favourite nuts or dried fruits. Simply chop the fruit finely and push pieces into the balls after you've rolled them into balls, and then roll in the coconut. Goji berries are one of my favourites.

They will keep in the fridge for about a week.

Try using buckwheat or flaxseed instead of protein powder for a different flavour variation. Or even a combination of two or three of these.