Description

These Strawberry Bliss Balls are a deliciously healthy and naturally sweet snack, made with fresh strawberries, oats, sunflower seeds, and coconut. They are easy to prepare using a food processor, require no baking, and are perfect for a quick energy boost or a light dessert. Coated with desiccated coconut, these bliss balls offer a refreshing fruity flavor combined with a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

200 g strawberries (about 1 cup, 12 strawberries)
150 g oats (1.5 cups)
140 g sunflower seeds (1 cup)
50 g desiccated coconut (0.5 cups)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla paste

For Coating

2 Tbsp desiccated coconut

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Remove the tops from the strawberries and weigh out 200 grams. You can slice them to measure approximately 1 cup. Prepare all other ingredients and have them ready.
Blend Ingredients: Place the strawberries, oats, sunflower seeds, desiccated coconut, maple syrup, and vanilla paste into a food processor. Blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes a fine paste and forms a rollable dough. This may take some time, so be patient.
Chill the Dough: If the mixture feels too soft, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll. This step can be skipped if using frozen berries.
Portion the Dough: Use a tablespoon (dampened to prevent sticking) to scoop out portions of the mixture.
Roll into Balls: With damp hands, roll each portion into smooth, round balls to prevent the mixture from sticking.
Coat the Balls: Place 2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the coconut to evenly coat them.
Refrigerate: Chill the coated bliss balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to set before serving.

Notes

Using a damp spoon and damp hands helps to prevent the mixture from sticking during shaping.
If you want a slightly different texture, you can substitute coconut flour for desiccated coconut in the dough, but the recipe as given uses desiccated coconut.
The recipe no longer suggests using coconut oil as it works fine without it.
The bliss balls can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and also freeze well for longer storage.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free oats.