These Thermomix chocolate chia bliss balls are rich and chewy and filled with so much goodness. They are perfect for a mid-afternoon snack or post-workout energy booster.
We love bliss balls in our house and always have them in the fridge. This recipe is one of my favourites, as well as my peanut butter bliss balls and spiced chai bliss balls.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make in the Thermomix with only 6 ingredients.
- More economical than store-bought bliss balls.
- Nut free.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full ingredients and quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Sunflower seeds - this is what I use to replace nuts.
- Medjool dates - these are softer than regular pitted dates.
- Chia seeds - for extra goodness.
- Cocoa powder - use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Cinnamon - adds a hint of spice.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
Step 1. Start by grinding the sunflower seeds into flour, this only takes 7 seconds.
Step 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix for a few seconds on speed 5.
Step 3. Take roughly a tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. If the mixture is a little sticky, then place the Thermomix jug with the date mixture in it in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill so that it's easier to roll.
Storage
These bliss balls will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 90 g sunflower seeds
- 200 g pitted Medjool dates, see notes
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, plus extra for coating
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra for coating
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the sunflower seeds to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 7 sec/speed 9.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix for 10 sec/speed 7 until the mixture sticks together. It's important not to over-mix or the dates will become too sticky to work with.
- Take roughly a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a walnut-sized ball with your hands. Continue doing this until all the mixture is used. If the mixture is a little sticky to roll, place the Thermomix jug with the mixture in it in the fridge for 15 minutes to harden.
- Rolling the bliss balls in extra cocoa powder and chia seeds gives them a lovely finish, but they can also be left plain.
Teresa says
Do you think I could add a tasteless protein powder to this? And if so, would I need to adjust the recipe in any other way?
Vicki says
Hi Teresa, I'm sorry I haven't tried these with a protein powder but I'm sure it would work. Vicki.