These chocolate peppermint bliss balls are the perfect, easy vegan snack for the colder months. No blender or food processor is required for this recipe! Chances are that you already have all the ingredients for these blissful mint chocolate balls in your pantry! They are refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.
Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips/cacao nibs to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything together with a rubber spatula.
1 cup whole rolled oats, 1 cup cashew butter, ½ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, ¼ cup hemp hearts, ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
½ cup chocolate chips
Cover the mixing bowl containing the bliss ball mixture with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Let the mixture chill for 20-30 minutes.
After 20-30 minutes, move from the refrigerator. Use your hands to roll the dough into bite-sized balls that are about 1-2 inches in diameter. Place formed balls onto a plate or baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover bliss balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container.If your dough isn't sticky enough, you may need a little more cashew butter to bind everything together.