Blueberry Bliss Balls
Servings: balls
Make a big batch of these delicious blueberry bliss balls as a healthy snack for the kids! They're so easy to make and are loaded with real blueberry flavor your whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For rolling
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add the oats, cashews and 3/4 cup coconut to a food processor and pulse until they're fine and no large chunks remain.
- Next, add the dates and process until a sticky mixture forms.
- Add in 1/2 cup of the frozen blueberries and pulse until combined. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries and pulse until the mixture comes together and is sticky enough to form into balls. You may need to use a spatula to help fold the blueberries into the mixture since it will be thick.
- Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. If it feels too sticky, you can place it in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to help it firm up a bit before rolling.
- Dip each ball into coconut flakes until well coated. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Soak your dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes before blending for the best texture and easier blending.
- You can use fresh blueberries instead frozen blueberries, but the color of the balls probably won't be as vibrant.
- Instead of raw cashews, you can also use another type of nut or even nut butter. If you opt for nut butter, you may need to add some extra oats to absorb some of the extra liquid.
- To make this blueberry bliss ball recipe without nuts, substitute sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
