A healthy spin on the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Sometimes, ‘real’ food can sound a little boring and usually means something that requires time and effort to make…

Most of the time, we just want something we can throw together that’s quick, easy, and most importantly, delicious.

Here’s my solution: Bliss balls.

Ready in less than 15 minutes and requiring only 7 ingredients, they’re naturally sweetened and actually taste like peanut butter cups.

Get on board.

Before we get started in learning how to make these delicious, healthy bliss balls – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my email newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up to date on the latest recipes, DIYs, gardening and health tips I share!!

Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Bliss Balls

These bites are totally customisable, so if you’re not a fan of peanut butter, no biggy, sub it out for almond butter or another nut or seed butter of your choosing.

Not into chocolate either? That’s okay. Leave it out and add more chia seeds and quinoa flakes.

Not a huge lover of chia? Sub in flax or hemp seeds.

Hiking. Travelling. Road trips. Workouts. Long walks on the beach. These are the perfect snack for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained and pitted)
• 5 tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup dairy-free dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (you can also use ground flaxseeds or hemp seeds)
• 3/4 cup quinoa flakes
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

To make:

1. Place dates in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes to rehydrate, then drain and pat dry.
2. Pulse pitted dates in a food processor until it forms a ball of date mixture.
3. Add in the peanut butter, cacao powder, chocolate, chia seeds and quinoa flakes, then pulse until well combined.
4. Do not over-process the mixture until it becomes mush, just enough so that small pieces form.
5. Roll into small balls, using the warmth of your hands to mould them together.
6. Pop them in the fridge or freezer to set for 15 minutes, then they’re good to go!
7. Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze for long-term storage.

As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor before trying or using any new products. I am not a doctor. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts and feelings of the products mentioned. Check with your doctor or health practitioner if you are uncertain about trying out any of the products, recipes or tips mentioned in this post.

Have you made bliss balls before? What were they like? Share your favourite recipe.

Lots of love,

🖤 Vanessa