Vegan Coconut Cream & Strawberry Bliss Balls Recipe
Delight in these Vegan Coconut Cream & Strawberry Bliss Balls, a luscious and healthy treat combining creamy cashews, shredded coconut, fresh strawberries, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these bliss balls are naturally sweetened with vanilla agave nectar and require no baking, making them an easy, nutritious, and indulgent bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 bliss balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons vanilla agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup finely diced strawberries
- 80g dark chocolate (vegan)
Instructions
- Process the base: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the raw cashews, shredded coconut, and vanilla agave nectar. Add 1 tablespoon of water if needed to achieve a moist, batter-like consistency. You may want to do this in batches if your blender has a narrow opening.
- Incorporate strawberries: Transfer the processed mixture into a bowl, then gently fold in the finely diced fresh strawberries to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Shape the balls: Roll the mixture into 10 evenly sized balls and place them on a cookie sheet in preparation for setting.
- Freeze to set: Put the cookie sheet with the rolled balls into the freezer for 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: While the bliss balls chill, heat a small pan over low heat and slowly melt the vegan dark chocolate, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Coat the bliss balls: Remove the balls from the freezer one at a time and roll them in the melted dark chocolate until fully coated. Place each coated ball back onto the pan. The chocolate will harden quickly upon contact with the cold balls.
- Final setting: Place the chocolate-coated bliss balls in the fridge or freezer for an additional 10 minutes to let the chocolate set firmly.
- Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store any leftovers in the fridge or freezer for freshness.
Notes
- For easier rolling, keep your hands slightly moist or use a tablespoon to portion the mixture.
- If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen and thawed strawberries can be used but ensure excess moisture is drained.
- The dark chocolate should be melted gently over low heat to avoid burning and maintain a smooth coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to preserve freshness and texture.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan friendly.
