Coconut naturally contains medium-chain triglycerides that bypass your liver's processing system, making these energy balls work in 15 minutes.
Easy Summer Fruit and Coconut Bliss Balls
Whip up these delightful Easy Summer Fruit and Coconut Bliss Balls for a refreshing snack that’s both wholesome and a breeze to prepare! Packed with chewy dried fruits and shredded coconut, these bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying cravings after school or adding a touch of sweetness to your lunchbox. Get ready to enjoy a burst of tropical flavor with every bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
15
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 15🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 10g of the coconut (0.35 oz)optional
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (45 ml)
- 120g Oats (4.24 oz)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (15 ml)
- 50g desiccated coconut (1.76 oz)
- 160g Frozen Mixed Berry Fruit (5.65 oz)any fruit works
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients apart from 10g of the coconut to a blender.
- 2
Pinch some of the mixture and roll into a ball in your hand, then roll them in the coconut flakes and refrigerate.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixing bowl and hands for 10-15 minutes before rolling because the natural oils in dates and nuts soften at 68-72°F, making the mixture too sticky to shape properly.technique68-72°F softening point
- ✓Process dates separately for 30-45 seconds until they form a paste before adding other ingredients, as their pectin content needs mechanical breakdown to act as the primary binding agent.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of liquid to dry ingredients - if mixture won't hold together, add coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time because fat content below 15% won't provide adequate cohesion.ingredient1:4 ratio, 15% fat content
- ✓Refrigerate formed balls for minimum 2 hours before serving because the natural sugars need time to crystallize and firm up the structure to prevent crumbling.timing2 hours minimum
- ✓Toast coconut flakes at 300°F for 3-4 minutes before rolling to remove 20-30% moisture content, creating better adhesion and preventing soggy coating.equipment300°F, 3-4 minutes, 20-30% moisture reduction
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
15
people
Level
beginner
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Coconut naturally contains medium-chain triglycerides that bypass your liver's processing system, making these energy balls work in 15 minutes.
Easy Summer Fruit and Coconut Bliss Balls
Whip up these delightful Easy Summer Fruit and Coconut Bliss Balls for a refreshing snack that’s both wholesome and a breeze to prepare! Packed with chewy dried fruits and shredded coconut, these bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying cravings after school or adding a touch of sweetness to your lunchbox. Get ready to enjoy a burst of tropical flavor with every bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 15🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 10g of the coconut (0.35 oz)optional
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (45 ml)
- 120g Oats (4.24 oz)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (15 ml)
- 50g desiccated coconut (1.76 oz)
- 160g Frozen Mixed Berry Fruit (5.65 oz)any fruit works
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients apart from 10g of the coconut to a blender.
- 2
Pinch some of the mixture and roll into a ball in your hand, then roll them in the coconut flakes and refrigerate.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixing bowl and hands for 10-15 minutes before rolling because the natural oils in dates and nuts soften at 68-72°F, making the mixture too sticky to shape properly.technique68-72°F softening point
- ✓Process dates separately for 30-45 seconds until they form a paste before adding other ingredients, as their pectin content needs mechanical breakdown to act as the primary binding agent.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of liquid to dry ingredients - if mixture won't hold together, add coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time because fat content below 15% won't provide adequate cohesion.ingredient1:4 ratio, 15% fat content
- ✓Refrigerate formed balls for minimum 2 hours before serving because the natural sugars need time to crystallize and firm up the structure to prevent crumbling.timing2 hours minimum
- ✓Toast coconut flakes at 300°F for 3-4 minutes before rolling to remove 20-30% moisture content, creating better adhesion and preventing soggy coating.equipment300°F, 3-4 minutes, 20-30% moisture reduction