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    Published: Jul 2, 2020 · Modified: Aug 13, 2021 by Libby Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments · 925 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

    Chocolate Tahini Bliss Balls

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    Chocolate Tahini Bliss Balls - chocolatey enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but wholesome and balanced enough for a great snack or dessert.

    chocolate tahini bliss balls on plate

    Hi there! Below you’ll find affiliate links to great products that we enjoy using in our own kitchen. 

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make chocolate bliss balls
    • 💭 Tips, Tricks and Tools
    • 🥜 Nutrition
    • 🍽 More bliss ball recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Chocolate Tahini Bliss Balls

    Alright friends, I’ve got another bliss ball recipe for you. I know, it seems excessive to have so many like these seeded vegan bliss balls, these coconut chocolate energy balls, or these oatmeal energy balls, but what can I say?

    I just love these little bite-sized date/nut deliciousness. They’re great to pack for hikes or bike rides, and they’ll keep your energy up!

    I adapted this chocolate tahini bliss balls recipe from Bon Appetit and added in some hemp seeds for an extra protein boost.

    These chocolate balls are packed with plant-based protein and are sure to keep you satisfied.     

    chocolate tahini bliss ball ingredients

    🧾 Ingredients

    Dates - Medjool dates are my favorite for this recipe since they’re larger and tend to be softer.

    If your dates are hard, soak them in water for 10-20 minutes to soften them up.

    Also, if your dates are smaller, you may need to increase the number of dates you use for this recipe. 

    Walnuts - look for the unsalted variety. Store your walnuts in the fridge to keep them fresh for longer.

    If you don’t have walnuts, you can use pretty much any other type of nut instead. 

    Hemp seeds - like walnuts, hemp seeds are a great source of protein and healthy fats. 

    Tahini - simply the “butter” of sesame seeds, you can make your own in a food processor or get the store-bought variety. 

    Pro-tip: store it upside down in the fridge - then when you flip it over to open, you won’t need to stir it. 

    Maple syrup - look for 100% maple syrup. You can also use honey or agave instead.

    Unsweetened cocoa powder - this is what gives these bliss balls their chocolatey flavor. Either natural cocoa or Dutch-process cocoa will work. They are slightly different in their acidity level, but can be used interchangeably here. 

    Salt - I like to use sea salt as I find it’s more flavorful than regular table salt

    chocolate tahini bliss balls on cookie sheet with cocoa powder and sifter

    🔪 How to make chocolate bliss balls

    These bliss balls are super quick and easy to make. 

    Blend the dates, walnuts, hemp seeds, tahini, maple syrup, salt and cocoa in the food processor.

    Once the mixture comes together, form into 1-inch balls.

    Then coat and decorate in cocoa powder, sesame seeds and/or hemp seeds and enjoy!

    bliss balls coated in cocoa powder and seeds

    💭 Tips, Tricks and Tools

    Tools (affiliates): food processor, mesh strainer

    Storage: these don’t need to be refrigerated, but they do last longer when stored in the fridge. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Substitutions - Use honey or agave instead of maple syrup. You can also substitute pistachios, almonds or cashews instead of walnuts. 

    chocolate tahini bliss balls on plate with one in front of plate

    🥜 Nutrition

    These tahini bliss balls contain protein (hemp seeds, tahini and walnuts), healthy fats (hemp seeds, tahini and walnuts), carbohydrates (dates and maple syrup) and fiber (dates, hemp seeds, walnuts), making them a balanced and filling snack or dessert. 

    They are lightly sweetened, vegan and gluten-free. They are a great snack or the perfect simple dessert. 

    🍽 More bliss ball recipes

    Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
    A simple healthy snack that’s naturally sweetened and packed with great whole foods like dates and hemp seeds. They’re no bake, easy to make and taste like an almond joy!
    Check out this recipe
    chocolate coconut energy balls in small bowl
    Seeded Vegan Bliss Balls
    Seeded vegan bliss balls, a simple healthy snack that’s naturally sweetened and packed with great whole foods like dates, nuts and seeds.
    Check out this recipe
    vegan bliss balls
    Oatmeal Energy Balls
    Oatmeal Energy Balls - made with whole ingredients like oats, nut butter, chia seeds, walnuts and honey for a bit of sweetness, this simple snack is energy dense and can easily be customized to your liking!
    Check out this recipe
    oatmeal energy balls

    Did you enjoy these bliss balls as much as we do?

    Comment below! And rate the recipe to let us know how it turned out! Not making it today? Save this bliss ball recipe for later by pinning it to your Snacks Recipes Board and make sure to tag us on Instagram @crooked.carrot to show us your chocolate bliss ball creations!

    📖 Recipe

    bliss balls coated in cocoa powder and seeds

    Chocolate Tahini Bliss Balls

    Chocolatey enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but wholesome and balanced enough for a great snack or dessert.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 18 -20 1-inch balls
    Author: The Crooked Carrot

    Ingredients

    • 5 soft dates soaked if needed
    • ⅔ cup walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds + extra (1-2 tablespoons) for decorating
    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder + extra (1-2 tablespoons) for decorating
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds for decorating (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Blend. Add the soft dates to the food processor and blend until they form a paste. Then add the walnuts, hemp seeds, tahini, maple syrup, ¼ cup cocoa powder and salt. Blend until it forms a sticky dough.
    • Roll. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out about 18-20 rounds. Then roll each one into round balls.
    • Decorate. Put remaining cocoa powder, hemp seeds and/or sesame seeds on small plates or shallow bowls and roll each ball in the cocoa powder, hemp seeds or sesame seeds until fully coated.
      You can also sift the cocoa powder (using a mesh strainer) over the formed balls. Enjoy!

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Mesh Strainer

    Notes

    The equipment section above contains affiliate links to products we use and love!
    PREP AHEAD: These can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to two weeks in the fridge.
    LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: Store in a glass container in the fridge/freezer or in a reusable bag (affiliate) for traveling.
    NUTRITION NOTES: These bite-size balls are energy-packed and made with whole ingredients: protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full and energized. Nutrition information is per energy ball.
    Adapted from Bon Appetit’s Salted Chocolate - Tahini Bliss Balls.

    Nutrition

    Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @crooked.carrot or tag #thecrookedcarrot!

    Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that should you purchase something through the link, The Crooked Carrot will receive a small commission. The item cost remains the same regardless of whether you purchase through our link or not.

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      March 20, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      yeah

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        March 20, 2021 at 4:51 pm

        5 stars
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