Buckwheat Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites

PERFECT BITE-SIZED TREAT

Looking for a delicious sweet to bring to your next family gathering? These melt-in-your-mouth buckwheat chocolate hazelnut bliss balls are the ideal bite-sized treat. They’re nutritious, seriously addictive, and curb sweet cravings instantly.

These bliss balls are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally sweetened with dates.

MEET THE INGREDIENTS

• buckwheat
• almond or rice milk
• dates
• roasted hazelnuts
• dark chocolate
• coconut cream
• raw cacao powder

WHAT IS BUCKWHEAT?

Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is naturally gluten-free, making it a smart option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

It provides a good amount of protein and fiber: one cup of cooked buckwheat contains roughly 6 grams of protein and about 4.5 grams of fiber. Buckwheat has a low to medium glycemic index, so it’s less likely to cause sharp blood sugar spikes.

Buckwheat is associated with several health benefits, such as supporting heart health, aiding weight management, and helping to stabilize blood sugar when included in a balanced diet.

Although naturally gluten-free, buckwheat can be processed on shared equipment with gluten grains. If you need a strict gluten-free product, choose brands that are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

HOW TO MAKE BUCKWHEAT CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BLISS BALLS

SOAKING DATES: Place pitted dates in a bowl and cover with water. Soak at room temperature for 2–3 hours, then drain.

HOW TO COOK BUCKWHEAT

• Soak the buckwheat in water for 3–4 hours. After soaking, rinse thoroughly and drain.
• Transfer the drained buckwheat to a pot with 300 ml almond milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Avoid overcooking. Remove from heat, drain any excess liquid, and allow the buckwheat to cool completely.

BLISS BALLS

• Gently melt the coconut cream (see Note on coconut cream) and dark chocolate together over low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine the cooled buckwheat and drained dates in a blender and process until you have a thick, sticky paste. If the mixture is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk to help the blender.
• Transfer the paste to a bowl. Add the melted coconut cream and chocolate, raw cacao powder, and ground roasted hazelnuts. Mix briefly with a hand mixer or spatula until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
• Chill the chocolate mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up. The next morning, scoop teaspoon-sized portions and roll them into balls by hand.
• Coat the balls by dipping them in melted chocolate or tossing them in cacao powder.
• Store the bliss balls in the refrigerator.

NOTE ON COCONUT CREAM

Use full-fat canned coconut milk. Chill the can in the refrigerator overnight so the thick cream separates from the liquid. The solid cream should be firm enough to scoop out with a spoon.

TIPS AND HOW-TOS

HOW TO ROAST HAZELNUTS

Roasting hazelnuts intensifies their flavor and makes them crisper:

Preheat the oven to 175 °C. Spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 10–15 minutes, stirring or shaking the tray every 5 minutes for even browning. When they are golden and aromatic, remove them from the oven and transfer to a plate to cool.

HOW TO PEEL THE SKINS

When the roasted hazelnuts are cool enough to handle, place them in a clean tea towel and rub gently to remove most of the skins.

BUCKWHEAT CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BLISS BALLS ARE:

• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Soy-free
• Nutritious
• No-bake
• Refined sugar-free

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few other favorites from the same collection:

• Buckwheat Chocolate pudding
• Buckwheat Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Buckwheat Chocolate Hazelnut Bliss Balls

Nensi Beram

Delicious no-bake buckwheat bliss balls made with cooked buckwheat, roasted hazelnuts, and dark chocolate. A seriously addictive bite-sized treat everyone will love.

Prep Time
30 mins

Cook Time
45 mins

Cuisine
Gluten-free, Vegan

Servings
4

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Silicone spatula
• Electric hand mixer

Ingredients

Bliss balls

• 100 g buckwheat
• 300 ml almond milk
• 200 g dates (soaked for 2–3 hours)
• 150 g roasted hazelnuts, skinned
• 100 g dark chocolate (85% cacao)
• 100 g coconut cream (the thickened cream from a can of coconut milk)
• 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder

Extra

• Additional dark chocolate for coating
• Cacao powder for dusting

Instructions

How to cook buckwheat

• Soak buckwheat in water for 3–4 hours. After soaking, rinse well and drain thoroughly.
• Place the drained buckwheat in a pot with 300 ml almond milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain any remaining liquid, and let cool completely.

Bliss balls

• Melt coconut cream and chocolate together over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Blend the cooled buckwheat and drained dates until a thick paste forms. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk to help blending.
• Transfer the paste to a bowl, stir in the melted chocolate and coconut cream, raw cacao, and ground hazelnuts. Mix briefly until combined and taste to adjust sweetness.
• Chill the mixture in the fridge overnight to firm up. The next morning, scoop teaspoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
• Coat the balls in melted chocolate or dust them with cacao powder. Store refrigerated.

Notes

NOTE ON COCONUT CREAM: Use full-fat canned coconut milk chilled overnight so the cream separates and is firm enough to scoop.

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