Cocoa Almond Coconut Chia Bliss (Printable Version)

Rich no-bake chocolate bites with almonds, coconut, and chia seeds for a quick healthy snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
03 - 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
04 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup natural almond butter
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Coating

10 - 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, for rolling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, coconut, chopped almonds, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a sticky, uniform dough forms.
04 - If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it holds together when pressed.
05 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
06 - Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut if desired for a decorative finish.
07 - Place the bliss balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 15 minutes with zero baking required
  • The combination of toasted almonds and coconut makes them taste like a gourmet candy bar
  • They keep beautifully in the freezer for emergency snack attacks
02 -
  • The dough needs to be sticky enough to hold together but not so wet that it won't form balls—this balance is crucial
  • Letting them chill overnight actually improves the texture as the flavors meld together
  • Room temperature almond butter mixes much more easily than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Warm your almond butter in the microwave for 15 seconds if it's too stiff to mix easily
  • Roll the balls slightly smaller than you think—they're richer than they appear
  • A cookie scoop makes perfectly uniform portions without the mess of using your hands

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