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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Treats » Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients

    Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients

    Published: Jan 8, 2018 · Modified: Jul 24, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder!

    A copper measuring cup filled with Nutella Bliss Balls in front of a jar of Nutella

    We all know that the best way to eat Nutella is straight out of the jar with a spoon, right!? ABSOLUTELY!!! But... there comes a time in every girl's life when she needs to STEP AWAY from the Nutella jar. It's so good, but soooooo naughty! Which brings me to these totally guilt-free treats...

    A close up of a white plate with chocolate and hazelnut flavoured Nutella Bliss Balls

    These 3 ingredient (yes you read that right... only 3 ingredients!!!!) healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls are made from medjool dates, skinless hazelnuts and cocoa powder. That's it!!! Brilliant, right!? They have that same delicious chocolate/hazelnut flavour as Nutella but without all the naughtiness.

    A close up of chocolate and hazelnut flavoured Nutella Bliss Balls in a copper measuring cup

    You can make these bliss balls in a Thermomix or a conventional blender - either will work absolutely fine! The trick is to blitz the mixture until it resembles fine, sticky crumbs and then roll into balls. If your dates are a bit drier you might need to add a teensy bit of water to the mixture to help bring it together.

    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Bliss Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder!

    You can store these 'Nutella' Protein Balls in the fridge for up to 5 days. I actually prefer to store them in the freezer (in an airtight container for up to 2 months) - that way you can just grab one out when you need and it will be ready to eat within a few minutes. Easy peasy!

    A close up of Nutella Bliss Balls in a cup with the top one half eaten to show filling

    Protein balls really are the perfect non-naughty treat. They taste so darn good and you totally get to give yourself a high-five for making such a delicious little snack. PS. If you love bliss balls, then you just might like my Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls, Chocolate Brownie Bliss Balls, Nutty Oat & Date Energy Balls and my Healthy Salted Caramel Balls too....!

    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Bliss Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder! Thermomix & conventional methods included.

    Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients

    The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts and cocoa powder! 
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: Healthy Snacks
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10 balls
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 200 g pitted medjool dates (see notes)
    • 120 g skinless hazelnuts
    • 2 tbs cocoa powder

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients into a blender or Thermomix. 
      If using a blender, blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.
      If using a Thermomix, press Turbo until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together. 
    • Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (see notes). 
    • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

    Notes

    Medjool dates can be bought from all major supermarkets. 
    If you can't buy medjool dates, you can use dried pitted dates, however, you'll need to soak them in water for 15 minutes before using and may also need to add a little water to the mixture when blitzing. 
    If your mixture is not easily rolling into balls, add a little water to the mixture and blitz again until it comes together easily. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    A white plate of chocolate and hazelnut flavoured Nutella Bliss Balls

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    Comments

    1. Helen

      February 15, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      Why is it called Nutella Bliss balls when the Nutella seems to be missing.
      Cheers
      Helen

      Reply
      • Lucy

        February 16, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Hi Helen, they're called 'Nutella' balls as they taste like Nutella (but healthy!).

        Reply
    2. Angela

      July 05, 2019 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Really quick & easy to make. Loved the flavour and texture of these Nutella bliss balls ❤️

      Reply
      • Lucy

        July 05, 2019 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you so much! xx

        Reply
    3. Elise

      January 01, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      How many calories are these per serve

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        January 02, 2019 at 9:44 am

        Hi Elise, I'm sorry but I dont have a nutritional calculator on my website right now (working on it!), but you can input the ingredients into any online calculator. xx

        Reply
      • Michelle

        April 12, 2020 at 7:26 pm

        Take all the ingredients nutrition facts add them one to each other with the good quantity and divided it buy the number of balls you have it will give you a great idea:)

        Reply
    4. Stephanie

      May 08, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      Hi! Would carob work as a substitute for the cacao powder? My LO needs to eat hazelnuts regularly to keep allergies at bay but I've heard cacao isn't great for small kiddos

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        May 09, 2018 at 4:26 am

        Hi Stephanie, I'm not sure to be honest! I've made these with cocoa powder as well as cacao powder - but never carob. I'd love to hear how it goes if you do try it!

        Reply
    5. Rachael

      January 19, 2018 at 9:26 am

      An amazing bliss ball recipe Lucy! Just in time for school too!

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        January 21, 2018 at 7:16 am

        Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
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