Fruity, fudgy, perfectly sweet Acai Bliss Balls. A healthy and totally addictive dessert, snack or on-the-go breakfast!
These acai bliss balls, energy balls, truffles, whatever you want to call them, are simply perfect. They are vegan, gluten-free and have no added sugar (they are sweetened with fruits: blueberries, dates, coconut and acai berries). Plus, they are packed with fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants. They are full of goodness and so damn tasty.
Did you know acai berries are one of the fruits with the highest content of antioxidants? Want to learn more about the health benefits of this powerful berry? Check out this link.
I love that these little acai bites can be ready in less than 10 minutes and they couldn’t be any easier. All you need is a food processor and 6 simple ingredients. I used acai powder for this recipe. And you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries. Though fresh blueberries will require a bit more oat flour. There’s also coconut and peanut butter (or nut butter of choice).
This quick plant-based recipe delivers big berry flavor and a soft, almost fudgy, texture you are going to love. The best part is, they are secretly healthy; they are oil-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free; so you can indulge yourself with absolutely no guilt. You’ll be giving nurturing your body with some incredible nutrients.
If you love acai smoothie bowls, then you are going to love this healthy snack/dessert. Busy in the mornings? Then meal prep these acai bliss balls and store them in an airtight container in the fridge, they are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.
These vegan energy balls are also freezer-friendly. They will keep in the fridge for 7 – 10 days or in the freezer for 1 – 2 months.
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Acai Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup dates, tightly packed - I used Deglet Noor
- ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen*
- ¾ - 1 cup oat flour, use GF if necessary
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
- 3 Tbsp acai powder
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter, can substitute with almond, cashew or hazelnut butter
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel. If you are using soft dates, you can skip this step.
- Place dates and blueberries in a food processor. Blend until you reach a chunky paste consistency. You might need to stop a few times and scrape down the sides.
- Add oat flour, coconut, acai powder and peanut butter and blend until you reach a cookie dough-like texture. NOTE: Frozen blueberries will require about ¾ cup of oat flour, but fresh, juicy blueberries will need closer to 1 cup. I recommend starting with ¾ cup of oat flour, if they dough is still wet and sticky, add another tablespoon of oat flour. Keep adding 1 Tbsp of oat flour at a time until the dough is moist, but firm enough to form the balls.
- Roll into balls. Optional: roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Enjoy!
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