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7-Ingredient Brownie Bliss Balls (Made from Almond Pulp!)

Tile and bowl filled with our simple Brownie Bliss Balls made with almond pulp

Measuring cup and bowl filled with Brownie Bliss Balls coated in cacao powder

Have you ever made your own almond milk at home and wondered what to do with the leftover pulp?! This recipe is for you!

Let us show you how easy it is to make these 7-ingredient, 20-minute bliss bites, made entirely in the food processor!

Tile with ingredients for making our grain-free Brownie Bliss Balls recipe

This recipe starts with leftover almond pulp from making homemade almond milk. We haven’t tested it with nut (or coconut) pulps, but we assume others would work! Check out our Guide to Making Dairy-Free Milk for more inspiration.

Food processor filled with ingredients for making Almond Pulp Brownie Bliss Balls

These bliss balls get their natural sweetness from dates, chocolate flavor from cacao powder, and nuttiness from raw walnuts.

Almond pulp adds moisture and a subtle vanilla-almond flavor, while hemp seeds add plenty of plant-based protein and healthy fats!

Last but not least, almond butter (or another nut butter of choice) is added for binding and even more nutty flavor.

Holding up a Brownie Bliss Ball made with almond pulp and cacao powder

Simply form your dough into balls, then roll with cacao powder, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs!

Tile with Brownie Bliss Balls beside measuring cups of hemp seeds and cacao powder for rolling

We hope you LOVE these bites! They’re:

Hearty
Wholesome
Chocolatey
Fudgy
Rich
& A great use of almond pulp!

These would make the perfect healthier snack or dessert to have on hand throughout the week. Pair with our 5-Minute Mushroom Latte, Feel Good Hot Chocolate, or Golden Milk Latte for the ultimate afternoon treat or evening wind-down.

Into bliss balls and energy bites? Be sure to check out our Matcha Bliss Balls, Golden Milk Snack Bites, No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites, and No-Bake Vanilla Cake Bites!

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

Bowl piled high with Brownie Bliss Balls with the top one partially eaten

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Bowl filled with a batch of our grain-free Brownie Bliss Balls recipe
4.93 from 14 votes

7-Ingredient Brownie Bliss Balls (Made from Almond Pulp!)

Incredibly fudgy, rich brownie bliss balls made with wholesome ingredients, including almond pulp leftover from making homemade almond milk! Just 20 minutes, 7 ingredients, and 1 food processor required!

Author: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 14 (Balls)
Category: Dessert/Snack
Cuisine: Dessert, Grain-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 1 Week

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup raw walnuts*
  • 1/2 cup packed pitted dates (medjool is best // measured after pitting)
  • 2/3 cup almond pulp* (or sub almond meal)
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for rolling)
  • 3 Tbsp hemp seeds (plus more for rolling)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3 Tbsp creamy almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)

Instructions

  1. Add walnuts to the food processor and pulse into a meal. Then add dates, almond pulp (or almond meal), cacao or cocoa powder, hemp seeds, sea salt, and almond butter. Mix/pulse to combine. The result should be a moist, dough-like mixture. If too wet, add a bit more cacao powder or hemp seeds.
  2. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Then scoop out rounded Tablespoon amounts (we like this scoop) and carefully form into balls — about 14 (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). The dough will be somewhat stiff, so use the warmth of your hands to gently form/roll into balls.
  3. Roll in extra hemp seeds or cacao powder (optional). Note: The bites get a fudgy, sticky outer texture when rolled in cacao powder — which we liked. For less-sticky bites, roll in hemp seeds, or even cacao nibs!

  4. Store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month.

Notes

*Though we haven't tested it, we think cashews, almonds, or sunflower seeds would work in place of the walnuts.
*See our tutorial on How to Make Almond Meal from Almond Pulp.
*Recipe adapted from our Dark Chocolate Hemp Energy Bites.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 14 balls)

  • Calories: 138
  • Fat: 10.4g
  • Saturated fat: 0.9g
  • Sodium: 2.4mg
  • Potassium: 210mg
  • Carbohydrates: 9.6g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Sugar: 5.3g
  • Protein: 4.2g
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  1. Avatar for JackiJacki says

    November 17, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Wow! I was pleasantly surprised with these! I’ve made a few “brownie” type recipes lately (not from Minimalist Baker) and they have NOT been turning out (dry, chalky, even cardboard-y [again, NOT from Minimalist Baker]) so I think I was a little nervous that I’d have, yet again, another flop but not with these!

    My favorite part is that you can go right from making almond milk to making these. No drying of the pulp and grinding— just bing boom. Brownie bites.

    I don’t have a food processor, so I made these in the blender and unfortunately, overheated my blender. In the future, if I make them in the blender again, I’d likely use date syrup or I’d blend the dates by themselves before I adding everything else.

    Alas, even with the hunks of date in them not properly blended, they are delicious and will use this recipe often!

    MB, if you can think of more recipes that use simple almond pulp, I’d appreciate it. I hate wasting the pulp from making almond milk but so far, this is the only recipe I’ve found (looking at two of my usual resources) that I don’t have to do an extra step with the pulp before using (not interested in drying the pulp in the oven or dehydrator.)

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 18, 2019 at 11:04 am

      We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Jacki! We will add more almond pulp ideas to our requests list! A food processor is definitely ideal for these. Thanks for sharing your experience!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Alaina CaseyAlaina Casey says

    November 17, 2019 at 2:15 am

    Hi! Just wondering if you need to dry the almond milk pulp first? Or can use the pulp straight after making the milk? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:40 am

      No need to dry it in this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for SuzanneSuzanne says

    October 26, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    I just tried these brownie bliss balls, after using your recipe for Almond milk which turned out delicious! I like not having any waste when cooking. The balls will definitely come in handy when I want a sweet chocolate treat. Thank you for the ease in following this recipe.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 28, 2019 at 10:27 am

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Suzanne. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

      Reply
  4. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    October 7, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    I have been trying to research the difference between dates and prunes. The prunes I buy have more moisture than the dates available to me. Is taste preference why you use dates most often?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Hi Natalie, we prefer the test, texture, and accessibility of dates. But if you give it a try with prunes, we would love to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  5. Avatar for JudyJudy says

    September 20, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Hi,
    What can be a substitute for hemp seeds?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 20, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      I’d say a mixture of sunflower, flax, and chia would be best (grind flax and sunflower into a meal first before adding).

      Reply
  6. Avatar for DaDa says

    August 29, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Another round of brownie balls were made today! Gosh, these are so easy and GOOD.

    I didn’t go with the dreamed-of cherries this time (see my review below), but being short on walnuts, I tried this with peanuts plus some walnut oil to ensure the sticky quotient. I also used homemade peanut butter. Oh my goodness, it’s GOOD! You do have to fiddle with the consistency going this way, but it works beautifully!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 29, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      So amazing! Thanks for sharing!! xo

      Reply
  7. Avatar for Whitney BWhitney B says

    August 12, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    I just made my third batch of these! They’re amazing as a pre-workout snack or dessert!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 13, 2019 at 11:41 am

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Whitney. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

      Reply
  8. Avatar for ShellyShelly says

    August 10, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    I made this with almonds instead of walnuts(dont like walnuts) and part almond and peanut butter. I had 3 teen boys over and they all liked them. My husband did too. They are fantastic! Thank you

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 10, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Lovely – thanks for sharing, Shelly!

      Reply
  9. Avatar for Sonia KolasinskaSonia Kolasinska says

    August 10, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    I used sunflower seeds instead of walnuts and “normal” dates (not medjool) and I think it made the consistency not sticky enough. It was still tasty but I was looking for more of a chewy texture :) Next time I’ll stick to the recipe better. But this was a great way to use my almond pulp!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 10, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Sonia! Fresh, sticky dates make a big difference :D

      Reply
  10. Avatar for BecsBecs says

    August 7, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    Hi can I use package dates ? If so do I need to soak it beforehand? It looks yummy can’t wait to try!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 8, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      Yep! As long as they aren’t too dry or hard there’s no need for soaking.

      Reply
  11. Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

    August 6, 2019 at 5:40 am

    Amazing! I had a chocolate craving and these were so satisfying. I used almond flour instead of the pulp and I didn’t have hemp seeds, but I kept everything else the same. Thank you for this great recipe.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      Whoop! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  12. Avatar for AbbyAbby says

    August 5, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    These are amazing and so addictive! No almond pulp here, so I processed cashew pieces with the walnuts and added a dash of water. They came out the perfect consistency. I have a feeling that these will be a weekly occurrence in my house! Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 6, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      THanks for sharing, Abby!!

      Reply
  13. Avatar for AqdasAqdas says

    August 4, 2019 at 11:19 pm

    These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!

    Can I use date paste in place of whole dates?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 5, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      Yes, however, I’m not sure exactly how much date paste that would equal. Maybe 1/4 – 1/3 cup?

      Reply
  14. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    August 4, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    You’ve done it again Dana! These are really good! I subbed in cashews, almond meal and peanut butter. Then I rolled the balls in Ghost Whey protein powder (milk chocolate flavor). Wow! These are definitely going to be my chocolatey treats when the mood strikes.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 5, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Yay! These are definitely new faves of ours, too! So glad you enjoyed them, Amanda.

      Reply
  15. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    July 30, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    These were lovely and easy to make! Mine were a bit dry, so I added another tablespoon of nut butter and a teeny bit of water. Worked perfectly! The fudgy and not-too-sweet taste is just what I like in a chocolate treat.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 31, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  16. Avatar for DaniDani says

    July 30, 2019 at 5:27 am

    This is my new favorite snack to keep in the freezer for our busy lives on the go. Didn’t have hemp seeds on hand and used the sub almond meal and cacao powder, turned out great! Seriously delicious and satisfying.

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  17. Avatar for MargoMargo says

    July 29, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Hello! I just made these Brownie Bliss Balls and they are amazing! Pure ingredients and great flavour and easy to make too! I used almond meal and cocoa powder. I thought my “dough” would be dry without using the pulp, but it wasn’t. They were easy to roll and stayed together, no cracking or crumbling! Can’t wait to share these with my family!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Yay! Thanks for sharing, Margo! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers. xoxo!

      Reply
  18. Avatar for Mary DossettMary Dossett says

    July 29, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Quick, easy, and fantastically delish! Used half almond pulp (all that I had from yesterday morning’s batch of almond milk), and topped off with Bob’s Red Mill “Super-fine natural almond flour from whole almonds”. Whew — what a mouthful! The almond flour from skinless, blanched almonds would probably work, but it just seemed that those wouldn’t help in the flavor department.

    These bliss balls are an absolute mouthful of wonderful! I like the taste better after they chill. Popped one in my mouth while making them (how could I possibly resist?), but the taste of hemp seeds was a bit pronounced. After chilling overnight, everything was perfectly balanced.

    Thank you, Dana — you’re keeping us chocoholics very, very happy!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Mary! So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  19. Avatar for AndreaAndrea says

    July 28, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    Yes, yes, YES!!!
    I’ve just recently discovered home made almond milk and it tastes soooo much better than the store-bought ones. But didn’t know what to do with the pulp. I saw some ideas on other blogs but many of them required “dehydrating” the pulp in a low-temperature oven or dehydrator (summer is too hot for the oven and I don’t have fancy gadgets like a dehydrator) plus I trust YOUR recipes because they always turn out amazing. So this one is definitely on my “make it ASAP” list. Thanks a million!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      SO kind! Thanks, Andrea! xoxo

      Reply
  20. Avatar for JadeJade says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:43 am

    These turned out fabulous with almond meal. They look and taste decadent, five stars!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks, Jade!

      Reply
  21. Avatar for RuthRuth says

    July 27, 2019 at 3:55 am

    Struggling to get this wet enough to form a dough…. I subbed almond pulp with almond flour which is obviously drier. I’ve added a few more dates and a load more almond butter so hopefully! It smells delicious it’s just more of a crumble at the moment! ?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Hmm, I’d say a little coconut oil (melted) may be your friend here! Otherwise, more dates or almond butter would help as well :D

      Reply
    • Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

      August 9, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      I also subbed the almond pulp with almond flour and found the dough to be too dry so I added another 1/2 cup of dates (for a total of 1 cup) and 2 TBSP of coconut oil and they were perfect! Next time I’ll see if I can get my hands on some almond pulp.

      Reply
  22. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    Can the brownie bites be made without a food processor? I have a magic bullet…

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      A magic bullet may work. It’s not our favorite tool for recipes like this, but if you try it let us know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Avatar for DannaDanna says

        October 5, 2019 at 9:03 pm

        I love this recipe, it’s so forgiving and delicious!! have been using my ninja single (similar to magic bullet size). It works to a point, then the blade sticks, so I finish with my hands, like kneading sticky dough. I used maple syrup when I had no dates, hazelnuts and almond butter, then rolled in toasted coconut chips. Also tried sesame seeds, which cut the richness of the almond butter. Oh my. So yummy. Thank you!!!

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        • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

          October 7, 2019 at 11:18 am

          We’re so glad to hear it, Danna! Thanks so much for sharing! xo

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  23. Avatar for Jean MyersJean Myers says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    I make homemade soymilk and wonder if this would work with okara, the pulp left form the soybeans?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Hmm, we’re not sure about that. But if you give it a try let us know!

      Reply
  24. Avatar for JoanneJoanne says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Your recipe for homemade almond milk lists several flavoring options. What type of almond milk do you use for these brownie balls?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 29, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Plain!

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  25. Avatar for DaDa says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Holy cats, this gorgeous stuff barely made it to the fridge! The boys ATTACKED them when I finally mustered the generosity to serve them. LOL!

    Yet another terrific recipe! I look forward to tweaking it, because it deserves many versions – with dried cherries, perhaps? Oh yes, that’s got to be the first one. Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 26, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      haha, yay! Thanks for sharing! Smart idea with cherries! Let us know if you try.

      Reply
  26. Avatar for AngeAnge says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Dana,

    Can raw almonds be used instead of almond pulp? If one doesn’t make their own almond milk, can they still make these appetizing bites? Thank you! (Love your recipes!)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 26, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      I’d say almond meal be used in place of the pulp! Let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  27. Avatar for AnneAnne says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:48 am

    Oh this is great! I love homemade almond milk, but it seems like such a waste to throw out that pulp!

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  28. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:35 am

    For the almond pulp- does this need to be dried out after making the almond milk, or can you use it as-is? I’m looking forward to trying the recipe!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 26, 2019 at 10:44 am

      In this recipe you use it as is – kind of wet :D (but almond meal would also work here).

      Reply

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