Our family burns through energy balls, so I always need a new recipe to keep things interesting. Luckily, between pumpkin protein balls, peanut butter balls, and these easy bliss balls, new inspiration keeps on coming. While I love blueberry desserts (like blueberry donuts and blueberry oatmeal cookies), these blueberry balls are a favorite healthy snack to keep me full between meals. I usually enjoy a few after a workout, or I keep them handy while I’m running errands in case the hunger pangs strike.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Easy to customize. Similar to protein balls, you can add extra protein, fold in chocolate chips, or make blueberry bars. The options are endless. Ready in minutes. All you do is mix everything together, shape the balls, then let them firm up in the fridge. That’s it! Healthy. I don’t use any dairy or gluten-derived ingredients, so everyone can enjoy these bliss balls! Like peanut butter oatmeal balls, they’re also easy to make sugar-free, too.
What we love most about these bliss balls is how easy they are to make ahead. I like to make a double (or triple) batch on Sunday and store them for the coming week.
Ingredients needed
These berry bliss balls are made with all healthy, easy-to-find ingredients. Here’s exactly what you’ll need:
Coconut flour. My favorite high-fiber, low-carb flour for no-bake desserts. It also absorbs moisture well, giving us the perfect cakey texture. Blanched almond flour. Note: blanched almond flour, NOT almond meal. Almond meal has the skins left on, which will give you a grittier, more mealy texture. Sugar. I used white sugar, but any granulated sweetener will work. You can use a liquid sweetener like maple syrup or honey, but you’ll need to adjust the dry ingredients to compensate. Vanilla extract. To complement the blueberry flavor. Coconut oil. To help bind the ingredients and shape the batter. Use refined coconut oil for no coconut flavor. Dried blueberries. To put the blueberries in blueberry balls, of course! Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any non-dairy milk will work.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How to make bliss balls
Step 1- Make the dough. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add all your ingredients. Blend until fully immersed. If the batter is too thick, add a little extra milk. Step 2- Shape. Transfer the batter to a large bowl. Using your hands, shape the dough into 12 equal-sized balls and place them on a plate. Step 3- Refrigerate. Store the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes or until firm.
Recipe tips and variations
Use a cookie scoop. Don’t feel like using your hands? Sometimes, I’ll use my 1-inch cookie scoop to shape the balls. Add protein. When I want to make more filling protein balls, I’ll swap ½ cup almond flour for vanilla protein powder. Don’t skip the added sugar. I usually avoid adding sugar to protein balls, but because the dried blueberries are not very sweet on their own, I think it’s essential. Adjust the consistency. Depending on how thick your batter is, you may need to add a little extra milk. If the batter becomes too thin, add a little coconut flour to thicken it. Add mix-ins. While I think these blueberry balls taste great as is, sometimes I’ll fold in some chocolate chips, raisins, or shredded coconut. Make blueberry bars. Sometimes, I find blueberry bars are easier to travel with. Luckily, this recipe can easily be transformed into bar form. Simply press the dough into a square pan lined with parchment paper. Store in the fridge until firm, then slice into bars. Use fresh blueberries. You can make these bliss balls with fresh or frozen blueberries. If frozen, let them thaw overnight and remove any excess liquid from the blueberries. Keep in mind the bliss balls will be darker in color.
Storage instructions
To store: Place leftover blueberry balls into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 1 month. To freeze: Store leftover blueberry balls in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months. Let the balls thaw overnight in the fridge.
More delicious no-bake snacks to try
No Bake Oatmeal bars– Thick, soft, and chewy bars made with only 3 ingredients. Homemade protein bars– Basically a healthy candy bar with 21 grams of protein per bar. Apricot delight– A refreshing way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Larabars– My family’s favorite snack bar, with 10 flavor combinations! Cookie dough bites– If you love cookie dough as much as me, you’ll love these raw cookie dough bites.
Recipe originally published May 2019 but updated to include new information for your benefit.
