Blueberry coconut bliss bites
What’s not to love about energy balls?
Whether you need an afternoon snack, post-workout treat, scrumptious dessert, or just-a-lil-something-to-nibble-on; energy balls are a delicious way to nourish yourself and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Because they’re packed with satiating fats, protein and fiber; these balls support steady blood sugar, and load you up with brain-healthy nutrients. And because they’re bite-size, you can take them wherever you go!
They’re also super versatile, require minimal ingredients (and no cooking!) and come together quickly. So let’s make this happen.
This recipe is:
Simple: All you need is a food processor and a little patience.
Minimal: Just 5 ingredients!!
Versatile: Your pantry is your playground. Use whatever nuts/seeds you have; swap out the blueberries for dried cherries (a friend used the Trader Joe’s Powerberries which was GENIUS), cacao nibs, dried mango; add spices or lemon zest – you can’t go wrong.
Delicious: I won’t lie, I do love to brag about my own recipes. But when I shared these at a hike last year, the levels of enthusiasm and gushing I received from my fellow hikers was unexpected and frankly a little alarming.
So yes – these are worth making.
Try them, let me know if you love them, and share! xo
Blueberry coconut bliss balls
Equipment
Food processor (see note)
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Makes 18 bliss balls:
1 cup freeze-dried blueberries see note
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup shredded coconut dried and unsweetened
4 dates pitted
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Throw the freeze-dried blueberries, almonds, coconut, pitted dates and sea salt into a food processor.
Pulse until the ingredients crumble, then process until the mixture starts sticking together - for roughly 10 minutes. The mixture should stick when you press a little quantity between your fingers.
Once it's sticky enough, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Using a tablespoon-size measuring spoon or a melon baller, scoop a small quantity of the mixture onto your hands, then roll into balls. This will make approximately 18 tablespoon-size balls.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge, and enjoy within 10 days.
Note:
I use a heavy-duty Cuisinart food processor which makes this recipe a breeze. A hand-chopper might work too but will take longer to get the texture you need. If you only have a hand chopper, you can add coconut oil or any nut/seed butter to the mixture to get it to stick.
You can get freeze-dried blueberries online or from Trader Joe's/any health food store. Swap out with other dried/freeze-dried fruit like mango, strawberries or apple for a yummy variation.