Berry Bliss Balls
on Sep 25, 2021, Updated Oct 28, 2023
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These berry bliss balls are a favorite, no-bake, easy-to-make breakfast item. They are great for an on-the-go snack as well!
My toddler’s eyes always light up when he sees these blueberry bliss balls on his plate. The vibrant blue color and coconut coating definitely catch his attention and I love that they are so nutritious! They are soft, store well, and are the perfect sweet treat!
If you’re looking for some other tasty no-bake treats, be sure to try out these no-bake cake bites, coconut balls, and these apple pie bliss balls as well!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these berry bliss balls:
- Rolled Oats: I love using rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Gluten-free rolled oats make these berry bliss balls gluten-free.
- Almond Flour: Used to add a slight nutty flavor to these balls. This may be replaced with more oats for a nut-free option. I always use the Kirkland brand almond flour from Costco.
- Desiccated Coconut: Used to add a little more texture and taste to the bliss balls. This may also be replaced with more oats or almond flour. I use the let’s do organic brand desiccated coconut.
- Frozen Blueberries: Frozen blueberries help give the bliss balls that bright blue color, but fresh blueberries will work as well.
- Raisins: Main source of sweetness for these bliss balls.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Substitutions & Additions
- Almond flour: You may replace the almond flour with another type of ground or finely chopped nuts. For a nut-free version, you may omit the almond flour and substitute it with a little more oats.
- Desiccated coconut: You may omit the desiccated coconut and substitute it with more oats or almond flour.
- Raisins: You may substitute the raisins with dates or maple syrup. If you are using maple syrup, your mixture may be a little sticky, so you may have to add in more almond flour, coconut, or oats to balance out the stickiness.
- Blueberries: The blueberries may be replaced with any frozen berries. I love using strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries!
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until combined (Images 1 & 2). Make sure to use a powerful processor so that the items can blend together easily.
STEP 2: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into small balls (Image 3).
STEP 3: Roll the balls into the extra desiccated coconut to coat (Image 4).
STEP 4: Place the balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes so that they can slightly harden and soak up some of the liquids.
Storage Instructions
Store the blueberry bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. You may also store them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze them for up to one month. Thaw the bliss balls in the refrigerator or on the counter before serving.
Tips For Success
- These bliss balls also work with fresh blueberries, but frozen blueberries help with the texture and also help give the balls their vibrant, bright color.
- You do not need to coat the bliss balls in coconut, they are fine to serve as is!
- These bliss balls are suitable for babies from 6 months of age (granted all signs of readiness are met), but they should be quartered to remove the roundness. You could alternatively make larger-sized balls and serve as is.
- I love using this mini kitchen aid food processor to make these bliss balls. Since it is small in size, I blend in the desiccated coconut at the end, but if you would like to make a larger batch, this 5-cup processor size would work well.
- If your mixture is too wet to form into balls, add in a little more oats, coconut, or almond flour.
- Desiccated coconut is unsweetened and different from regular shredded coconut. I used the brand let’s do organic desiccated coconut in this recipe.
Other Blueberry Recipes You’ll Love
Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Waffles For Babies (Blueberry Banana Waffles)
Healthy Blueberry French Toast Bake
Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
If you tried these Berry Bliss Balls please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below! I love hearing from you!
Berry Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ cup desiccated coconut, + more for coating balls)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until combined. Make sure to use a powerful processor so that the items can blend together easily.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into small balls.
- Roll the balls into the extra desiccated coconut to coat.
- Place the balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes so that they can slightly harden and soak up some of the liquids.
Notes
- These bliss balls also work with fresh blueberries, but frozen blueberries help with the texture and also help give the balls their vibrant, bright color.
- You do not need to coat the bliss balls in coconut, they are fine to serve as is!
- These bliss balls are suitable for babies from 6 months of age (granted all signs of readiness are met), but they should be quartered to remove the roundness. You could alternatively make larger-sized balls and serve as is.
- I love using this mini kitchen aid food processor to make these bliss balls. Since it is small in size, I blend in the desiccated coconut at the end, but if you would like to make a larger batch, this 5-cup processor size would work well.
- If your mixture is too wet to form into balls, add in a little more oats, coconut, or almond flour.
- Desiccated coconut is unsweetened and different from regular shredded coconut. I used the brand let’s do organic desiccated coconut in this recipe.
My whole family loves these. Quick and easy to make
Are the oats uncooked? Or do you soak them overnight? I’ve never heard of consuming uncooked oatmeal—but these look delicious and I can’t wait to try with my little one.
I Russell! Yes, the oats are uncooked and when they are blended with the other ingredients, soak up moisture from the berries. The idea is similar to that of overnight oats where the oats will soak up moisture and soften. I hope that your little one likes them if you try them out!😊
Thank you! These were so easy to make and she LOVED them!
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed them!😊