Almond Butter Bliss Balls
These almond butter power balls are the ideal sweet treat to give you an anytime energy boost! Whip some up today and keep them in the refrigerator for when you need a little healthy pick-me-up.
Almond Butter Bliss Balls offer a healthy protein snack that’s also incredibly delicious! They’re perfect as a pre or post-workout energy boost or even as a little treat to get you to the next main meal.
Made with minimal pantry staple ingredients, these easy almond butter coconut balls don’t require any baking time and can be whipped up quickly, to be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or stored in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Are These Healthy Almond Butter Balls Gluten-Free?
Yes, they are! This recipe calls for almond flour, making these healthy almond butter balls completely gluten-free.
What Makes These Almond Butter Protein Balls Healthy?
These almond butter power balls are high in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The chia seeds also add calcium, magnesium, and iron, among other beneficial properties.
Chia seeds are often used in recipes for volume, keeping you fuller for longer while also providing you with a boost of protein in each serving – ideal as a pre or post-workout snack or to help you meet your protein goals for the day.
You also have the option of using a cocoa protein powder instead of regular cocoa powder to further increase your protein intake.
What You’ll Need
Just a few key ingredients are all you’ll need to whip up a batch of these delicious vegan almond balls at home. See the recipe card for measurements and instructions.
- Shredded coconut
- Almond butter
- Almond meal/flour
- Maple syrup
- Cocoa powder (or cocoa protein powder if desired)
- Chia seeds
How to Make Almond Butter Energy Balls
Place the almond butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a medium bowl. Mix together well.
Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, almond meal, and ½ cup coconut. Mix well.
Roll into 12 balls.
Lightly roll each ball in shredded coconut.
Why Are They Called Almond Bliss Balls?
These bite-size protein-packed treats are known by many names: protein balls, energy balls, and in this case…bliss balls!
I’ve called these healthy and nutritious snacks “bliss balls” because they are simply irresistible.
Call them what you want, these little power balls are typically made with base ingredients consisting of either seeds, nuts, dates, nut butter, or coconut.
How to Store Your Almond Coconut Bliss Balls
You can store these bliss balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5-7 days or at room temperature for 2-3 days.
You also have the option of freezing these almond butter coconut balls for up to 3 months, wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
Thaw your frozen almond bliss balls overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips for Making Almond Flour Bliss Balls
- Using a small cookie scoop is a great way to ensure that you make uniform-sized almond butter protein balls.
- If you find that your almond butter coconut balls keep falling apart, it’s most likely that the mixture is too dry. To remedy this, add in 1-2 spoons of almond butter which will help the balls stick together again.
- If you decide to make your almond bliss balls ahead of time and freeze them, do so without rolling them in coconut. The coconut is likely to fall off during the freezing and defrosting process. You can roll the almond coconut bliss balls in coconut just prior to serving.
- If you don’t enjoy almond butter, you could use peanut butter or cashew butter instead.
- This recipe makes 12 almond coconut bliss balls. You can easily double the serving size by increasing the ingredients. You can also make your almond butter bliss balls bigger or smaller in size depending on your preference.
- For a bit of decadence, add some dark chocolate chips into the bliss ball mixture.
Other Vegan Bliss Ball Recipes to Try:
Almond Butter Bliss Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup almond meal/flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder or cocoa protein powder if desired
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut + extra for coating
Instructions
- Add your almond butter, maple syrup and chia seeds into a medium-sized bowl, and mix together well.
- Add in the almond flour, cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup of shredded coconut. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into balls, then lightly roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Store in the refrigerator.
