Nut-free Bliss Balls
Made them extra small, toddler bite-sized. Also rolled them in desiccated coconut at the end!
These bliss balls are my shortcut to a healthier, no-bake sweet snack. Just toss everything in the blender and roll.
Dates bring natural sweetness and fiber, oats add slow-release energy, and a spoonful of chia or flax gives an extra boost of healthy fats. They’re chewy, satisfying, and a fun finger food for toddlers, but I find myself snacking on them. Freezer-friendly and endlessly customizable.
Bliss Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
9 pitted dates (I used M&S organic dates, I didn’t do it but you can soak them 5 mins in warm water to make it stickier)
2 tbsp desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal (optional)
2 tbsp tahini
1–3 tbsp water or milk, or as needed
Instructions:
Blend base: Add oats to a blender or food processor and pulse until slightly broken down.
Add sweetness: Toss in the dates and blend until sticky bits start to form.
Mix it up: Add coconut, chia/flax, and tahini. Blend again. If the mixture feels dry and crumbly, add 1 tbsp milk (or water) at a time until it clumps when pressed.
Shape: Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into balls. Roll on desiccated coconut if desired.
Set: Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes:
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 2 months.
Roll in extra coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed freeze-dried berries for variety.
Perfect in a snackbox alongside fruit or cheese cubes.
I added maybe 2-3 tbsp of milk to get this consistency, as it was too dry and oat-y in the beginning. It will really depend on the stickiness of your dates, so this step can vary from person to person.
