These peanut butter bliss balls are an easy, wholesome snack that comes together in minutes. Made with just three simple ingredients, they’re perfect to add to your weekly meal prep. Plus, they’re vegan and gluten free.
Lately I’ve been getting the most intense sweet craving I after I eat my lunch, and it’s led me to this wonderful little moment in the day I like to call lunch dessert.
I don’t want to eat something too heavy and intense in the middle of the day, so I have been loving simple sweets that will curb the craving and give me that little sweet treat dopamine hit. Things like these peanut butter stuffed dates.
Dates are such a fantastic snack as they are super good for you while still being delicious with their soft and sticky, caramel-like flavour. It’s a treat I can feel good about eating and I love that.
I used to buy packets of these date balls in the supermarket but they are crazy expensive, and they really are so simple to make at home using minimal ingredients.
These peanut butter bliss balls will come together in no time and you can prep a batch for whenever you need them. Bring them to work with you, stuff them in your bag when shopping (major snack territory) or just enjoy whenever you feel a little peckish.
Key Ingredients
These healthy peanut butter balls come together with just 3 ingredients making them a super simple snack to prep.
Note all ingredients and their quantities are laid out in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Peanuts – I like to use raw peanuts as I want to control how much salt is added.
- Medjool dates – these form the base of the balls, helping them stick together and provide a sweet, caramel flavour.
- Shredded coconut – I prefer to use shredded coconut rather than desiccated for this recipe as it has more moisture which works better to help bind the balls together.
- Salt – ok yes it’s technically a 4th ingredient, but everyone has salt so I don’t count it. This just adds a little extra flavour to the bliss balls and balances the sweetness, so I highly recommend it.
💲 Want to keep these budget friendly? You can swap out the medjool dates for dried dates. Just soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well before using.
Step-By-Step Instructions
This recipe literally takes about 15 minutes, which would include you gathering the ingredients from the pantry. All you need is a food processor which is going to do most of the work.
Start by removing the pit from the dates and discarding it. Then, add the dates along with the peanuts, shredded coconut and pinch of salt to the bowl of the food processor.
Process for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is all chopped up and sticky. You should be able to press it together with your fingers.
👉Tip! If your Medjool dates are cold from the fridge, let them come to room temperature first as this makes them much easier to chop.
Gather tablespoon amounts of the mix and squeeze it together with your hands and roll into balls. Roll the balls with some additional shredded coconut if you like, before setting them aside in the fridge to chill.
Storage: Keep the peanut butter bliss balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Recipe FAQs
No, you can use them as is. Just make sure the dates are soft and ideally at room temperature so they are easier to chop.
Yes you can. Cashews or almonds work really well too, but the flavour and texture will change of course.
Yes, that will be delicious! After processing, mix through some mini dark chocolate chips before rolling into balls.
If you do make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below! And tag any of your creations on Instagram with @eightforestlane as I would love to see.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates
- ¾ cup raw peanuts
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup shredded coconut extra for rolling
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the dates and discard them.
- Add the pitted dates, peanuts, shredded coconut, and salt to the bowl of a food processor.
- Process for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is finely chopped and sticky. You should be able to press it together with your fingers.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and squeeze it together with your hands, rolling into balls.
- Roll each ball in the extra shredded coconut, then gently roll again in your hands to help the coconut stick.
- Place the balls in the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and is calculated using automated online tools, therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We encourage you to make your own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe.
This recipe was originally published in March 2018 and has been updated in 2025 with new photos and more helpful information. The recipe remains the same!
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