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Round raspberry-colored bites coated in shredded coconut, arranged neatly on a white plate.

Raspberry Bliss Balls with Dates

These Raspberry Bliss Balls with Dates are no-bake snack bites made with oats, coconut, raspberries, Medjool dates, vanilla, chia seeds, and optional acai powder.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Raspberry Bliss Balls with Dates
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 20 balls

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
  • 1 1/3 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 18 Medjool dates pitted, about 330 g after pits are removed
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp acai powder optional

Optional Coatings

  • Extra desiccated coconut for rolling
  • Cacao powder for rolling
  • Melted dark chocolate for drizzling, optional

Instructions

  • Place the rolled oats, desiccated coconut, raspberries, pitted Medjool dates, vanilla paste or extract, chia seeds, salt, and optional acai powder into a food processor.
  • Process the mixture until the ingredients break down and begin to stick together.
  • Stop the food processor once or twice as needed and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  • Continue processing until the mixture forms a sticky, rollable consistency.
  • Check the texture by pressing a small amount of the mixture between your fingers. It should hold together firmly.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add a small amount of additional rolled oats or desiccated coconut and process again.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add an extra raspberry, a soft pitted date, or a very small splash of water and process until combined.
  • Scoop portions of the mixture and roll them firmly between your hands to form balls.
  • Repeat until all of the mixture has been used. The recipe should yield approximately 20 balls, depending on size.
  • If desired, roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut or cacao powder.
  • Alternatively, drizzle the balls with melted dark chocolate.
  • Place the finished bliss balls in an airtight container.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

To make these Raspberry Bliss Balls with Dates gluten free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Confirm that the desiccated coconut, chia seeds, vanilla, acai powder, cacao powder, and any optional dark chocolate are labeled gluten free.
Use pure, plain ingredients without added fillers or flavorings that may contain gluten.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, a clean food processor, and a clean work surface to prevent cross-contamination.
For strict gluten-free diets, choose certified gluten-free ingredients whenever possible.