Description
Chewy, decadent, and healthy no-bake energy bites made with dried figs, cacao powder, almond butter, and shredded coconut for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried figs, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, or agave)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2–3 tablespoons water (optional, for adjusting consistency)
Instructions
- (Optional) Soak Figs: Soak chopped figs in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Drain thoroughly.
- Make Fig Paste: Place figs in a food processor and process until a thick, sticky paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed. If too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add cacao powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and sea salt to the food processor with the fig paste. Pulse to combine.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: If too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time. If too wet, add shredded coconut 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Taste Test: Adjust flavors to your liking by adding more cacao powder for a richer chocolate flavor or more maple syrup for a sweeter bliss ball.
- Prepare Coating: Place extra shredded coconut in a shallow bowl.
- Roll Bliss Balls: Take a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
- Coat Bliss Balls: Roll the ball in shredded coconut until evenly coated. Gently press the coating into the ball to ensure it adheres well.
- Place Bliss Balls: Place the coated bliss ball on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat: Repeat steps 8-10 until all dough is used.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
Notes
- Soaking the figs is optional but recommended, especially if your figs are dry.
- Adjust the amount of water or shredded coconut to achieve the desired consistency.
- Feel free to experiment with different nut butters, sweeteners, spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or zest.
- For freezing, let them thaw slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes