Stunning and delicious strawberry bliss balls are the perfect healthy snack. These bite size balls are great for adults, kids, and the entire family.
These fantastic protein balls are made using fresh strawberries, so they’re perfect for enjoying in warmer months when strawberries are in season.
Inspired by my lemon energy bites, using unrefined ingredients to deliver a naturally sweet treat bursting with strawberry flavour.
Satisfy your sweet cravings, use them for a post-workout or after school snack. Or call it a wholesome breakfast.
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Why you’ll love these
- The ingredient list is short, with JUST 4 wholesome ingredients needed.
- Get your protein without protein powders or weird ingredients.
- Low in calories, so that you can enjoy it without guilt.
- These energy bites are naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
- They taste AMAZING!
Ingredients + Substitutions
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these tasty strawberry bliss balls treats.
- Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries, not frozen, for best results. Wash, dry, and remove their stems. You may also use other berries like raspberries or blueberries.
- Dates: Use pitted dates or Medjool dates and remove their pits.
- Oats: Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed. (I get mine in a big bag from Costco.) Or use traditional oats.
- Blanched almonds: Use blanched almonds (almonds that have had their skins removed) for the best texture and colour. You may substitute the almonds with another nut like raw cashews, pecans or walnuts.
- Coconut: Use shredded or desiccated coconut, whatever you have on hand.
Instructions
(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Add everything except the coconut to your food processor bowl. (photo 1)
Process until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. (photo 2)
Spoon and roll the mixture into little balls. (photo 3)
Optional: Roll some or all of the balls in coconut. (photo 4)
NOTE: Use wet hands to roll your balls to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
Refrigerate the strawberry bliss balls for at least one hour before enjoying them.
Variations
Mix things up with a different nut or flavours each time.
Try cashews, walnuts, pecans, or even pistachios. To increase the protein you may sub ¼ cup of the oats with almond flour.
Or, try any of these add-ons for extra flavour.
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder for chocolate strawberry balls.
- 2-3 tablespoons of white chia seeds for added protein.
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut sugar for extra sweetness.
- ⅛ teaspoon of sea salt.
Equipment
I use this Cusinart food processor to make these energy balls.
You MAY use a blender if you don’t have a food processor. However, removing the mixture from a food processor is easier if you have the option.
Storage
Your protein balls will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To freeze, store them in an airtight container, and place parchment paper in between any layers. You may keep these frozen for up to 3 months.
Expert Tips
- Wash and DRY the strawberries before processing to prevent excess moisture in the mixture. If your batter is too wet, it will be harder to roll into balls. If this happens, add another 1-3 tablespoons of oats or almond flour as needed.
- The juiciness of your strawberries will determine if more oats or flour are required. Start with 1 cup, and you may always add if needed.
- The batter will be sticky so use wet hands to roll the mixture into balls to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
- The rolled balls will be soft, so refrigerate them for at least 1 hour before enjoying them to help them harden and set.
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Buon appetito
Rosa
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh strawberries approx. 5-6 strawberries
- ½ cup pitted dates packed
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if preferred
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 2-3 tablsepoons unsweetened shredded coconut optional, for rolling
Instructions
- Wash and dry your strawberries, and remove the stems. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Then add everything except the coconut to a food processor. Process until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture feels too wet to roll into balls, add another 1-3 tablespoons of oats and re-process.
- Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the strawberry mixture and roll it into a ball. Place it on your baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get approx. 26 balls.
- OPTIONAL: Roll some or all of the balls in shredded coconut and return to the tray.
- Refrigerate the balls for 1 hour (or longer) and enjoy.
Notes
- Wash and DRY the strawberries before processing to prevent excess moisture in the mixture. If your batter is too wet, it will be harder to roll into balls. If this happens, add another 1-3 tablespoons of oats as needed.
- The juiciness of your strawberries will determine if more oats are required. Start with 1 cup, and you may always add if needed.
- The batter will be sticky so use damp hands to roll the mixture into balls to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
- The bliss balls will be soft, so refrigerate them for at least 1 hour before enjoying them to help them harden and set.
Tiffany LaRue says
These were great! I went slightly larger so my batch was 16. I left a few plain and some with coconut and also did some with mini dark chocolate chips! So good!
Rosa says
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed them. 🙂
ACC says
They sounds wonderful and I have a lot of strawberries just now but the almonds make them too high fat for me. Do you think chestnuts could work here? If not, do you have any thoughts of something else that might work?
Rosa says
I haven’t tried these with chestnuts. It might work, but since they are mostly carbohydrates and low fat, you may end up with different results.