Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

These Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy treat… but best of all… they taste super naughty!

Bliss balls are the ultimate healthy snack on-the-go! Simply prep a batch of Lemon & Coconut Bliss Balls,  Salted Caramel Bliss Balls, ‘Nutella’ Bliss Balls or these Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls and you’ll have healthy lunch box fillers, post-gym snacks or a sneaky late night treat ready to go! 

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

• dates (medjool or dried and pitted)
• cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• peanut butter
• raw almonds
• rice malt syrup *see recipe notes below

*scroll down to the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities and method

Making Bliss Balls In A Food Processor, Blender or Thermomix

The easiest way to make bliss balls is to use a food processor, blender or a Thermomix… they’ll do all the chopping and mixing for you!

Step 1 – Make a paste from the dates, cocoa powder and peanut butter

Use a food processor, blender or Thermomix to mix the ingredients until they resemble a sticky paste.

Step 2 – Add the almonds and rice malt syrup

Add the ingredients and blend until desired chunkiness is achieved. 

Step 3 – Check the mixture 

If your mixture is too dry, add 1 extra tablespoon of rice malt syrup (or honey) and pulse to mix through. Note: the mixture should be a little sticky and roll easily into balls when squished together. 

Step 4 – Roll into balls

Use a spoon to roll the mixture into tablespoon sized balls.

What type of dates are best to use for bliss balls? Medjool or dried and pitted?

You can use either type of dates when making bliss balls, however, they hold different amounts of moisture which means that you’ll need to adapt the recipe slightly depending on which type of dates you’re using. 

Medjool dates are a soft, sticky date that can be bought from the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket. If you’re using medjool dates in this recipe, you will only need a tiny bit of rice malt syrup (or none at all). 

Dried pitted dates contain little to no moisture and can be bought from the dried fruit aisle of the supermarket. If you’re using dried dates in this recipe, you’ll need to add rice malt syrup to make the mixture sticky enough to roll into balls. 

Storing Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

Bliss balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months. 

FAQ

Can you freeze bliss balls?

Yes! Bliss balls freeze perfectly for up to 3 months in an aright container – making them a great snack-on-the-go!

Can I replace the peanut butter with almond butter?

Yes – simply substitute the peanut butter for almond butter. 

Can I use nuts other than almonds?

Yes – cashews, pecans, almonds and walnuts are all popular options for bliss balls. 

Can you make bliss balls without nuts?

Yes you can! Here’s some yummy nut-free bliss ball recipes: Apricot, Coconut & Chia Bliss Balls, Weet-Bix Balls, Chocolate Bliss Balls

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BLISS BALLS

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Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls

These Raw & Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls are the perfect healthy treat... but best of all... they taste super naughty!

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Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Healthy Recipes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 16 balls

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Ingredients

• 12-15 (60g) pitted dates (dried or medjool)
• 1 tbs cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• 3/4 cup (75g) raw almonds
• 1-2 tbs rice malt syrup (or honey) *If using fresh medjool dates you will find that you'll only need a tiny amount of rice malt syrup - or none at all

Instructions

Conventional Method

• Place the dates, cocoa powder and peanut butter into a food processor or blender. 
• Blend until the mixture resembles a paste.
• Add the almonds and rice malt syrup and blend until desired chunkiness is achieved. 
• If your mixture is too dry, add 1tbs extra of  rice malt syrup (or honey) and pulse to mix through. The mixture should be a little sticky and roll easily into balls when squished together. 
• Use a spoon to roll the mixture into tablespoon sized balls.
• For best results store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within a week.

Thermomix Method

• Place the dates, cocoa powder and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl and mix on Speed 6, 20 seconds (scraping down the sides of the bowl partway through). 
• Add the almonds and rice malt syrup and press Turbo 10-15 times or until desired chunkiness is achieved. If your mixture is too dry, add 1tbs extra of  rice malt syrup (or honey) and pulse to mix through. The mixture should be a little sticky and roll easily into balls when squished together. 
• Use a spoon to roll the mixture into tablespoon sized balls.
• For best results store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within a week.

Notes

RECIPE TIPS

Cocoa/cacao powder - you can use either cocoa or cacao powder in this recipe. 

Rice malt syrup - this is a sticky, sweet, thick liquid made from organic brown rice. It can be bought in the health food section of most major supermarkets. It can be substituted for honey in this recipe. 

Equipment - bliss balls are super easy to make with a food processor, blender or Thermomix. 

Types of dates - You can use either type of dates when making bliss balls, however, they hold different amounts of moisture which means that you’ll need to adapt the recipe slightly depending on which type of dates you’re using. 

If using medjool dates - you will only need to add a tiny bit of rice malt syrup or honey (or none at all). 

If using dried pitted dates - you’ll need to add 1-2 tablespoons of rice malt syrup (or honey) to make the mixture sticky enough to roll into balls. 

Storage - Bliss balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezing bliss balls - bliss balls freeze perfectly for up to 3 months in an aright container – making them a great snack-on-the-go!

Almond butter alternative - you can substitute the peanut butter for almond butter. 

Nut options - cashews, pecans, almonds walnuts are all popular options for bliss balls.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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