Cranberry Cocoa Bliss Balls
These cranberry cocoa bliss balls are the perfect snack when you need an energy boost. Made with plant-based pantry staples such as oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, dates, coconut, and frozen cranberries they are a perfect substitute to store-bought energy bars.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen Cape Cod Select cranberries
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted soak in water for about 10 minutes if hard
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats certified gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Measure out the frozen cranberries and set aside to thaw slightly while you prep the rest of the recipe.
- Add the dates to a large food processor and pulse until well chopped.
- Add the oats, almond flour, shredded coconut, cocoa, coconut oil, and water to the food processor and process until a ball starts to form. If it seems to dry or isn't forming a ball add another tablespoon of water.
- Add the cranberries to the food processor and mix until combined. The cranberries should get chopped up and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Tip the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Form into about 20 balls. Roll the balls in shredded coconut or sea salt if desired. Enjoy and store extras in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Toppings:
Shredded coconut (optional)
Sea salt (optional)