These delicious, 4 ingredient, no-cooking, absolutely irresistible apricot bliss balls make a perfect snack for when you are on the go! Healthy vegan bliss balls are nut free, packed full of tangy apricot flavour and free from refined sugars, perfect for both kids and adults alike. Ready in less than 5 minutes, store these apricot, coconut and date bliss balls in the freezer for a quick and convenient snack, any time.
It’s no secret that I am a massive fan of no-bake snacks that are quick and easy to make, healthy and freezer friendly. If you are looking for an easy snack that ticks all of those boxes, look no further than these delicious apricot and coconut bliss balls!
Delicious and nutritious recipes that can be made in minutes are not only convenient on busy mornings, they also save so much time and effort in the kitchen! And for a disorganised mum like me, I am big on saving time in the kitchen, wherever I can!
Just like my apricot and chia energy bars, these easy bliss balls are packed full of apricot flavour and are naturally sweetened with fruit and a little maple syrup. They make a great snack to keep tummies full and concentration levels up.
If you are looking for a healthy treat and convenient travel snack, give this easy apricot balls recipe a try! I’m sure you will love them as much as I do!
How to make this apricot bliss ball recipe
This recipe for bliss balls is made using healthy, easy to find ingredients;
- Dried apricots. Any type of dried apricots can be used. But for additive free snacks, dried apricots (and coconut) free from sulphur dioxide can be sourced from health food stores and some supermarkets.
- Medjool dates. Medjool dates are a rich, plump dried date with loads of natural sweetness. Because they are larger and juicier than regular dried dates, they help to hold the bliss balls together. They can be found in most supermarkets and health stores. Alternatively, regular dried dates can be used, but they need to be soaked in water for an hour and then drained before use.
- Desiccated coconut.
- Maple syrup is used to help bind the ingredients together. 2 tablespoons of syrup is plenty. Maple syrup can be replaced with brown rice syrup or any preferred natural sweetener of choice.
The best thing about these apricot bliss balls is that the ingredients are simply thrown into a food processor to be made in minutes! No mess, minimal dishes!
To make these healthy bliss balls, simply;
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend at high speed until all of the ingredients have broken down. This may take a couple of minutes.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls of desired size.
- Leave plain, or roll in extra shredded coconut for texture and flavour.
This recipe makes about 16 balls. Want more? Simply multiply the ingredients for bulk school lunch snacks!
Tips for making apricot balls
- Choose good quality apricots! In the end result, good quality dried apricots will make a big difference in flavour. Cheaper apricots will not come through as strongly in the final taste. I prefer the slightly more expensive, tart apricots with punchy flavour to balance with the sweetness of the dates.
- Dried apricots are usually processed with sulphur dioxide to keep their bright orange colour. To avoid sulphur dioxide, purchase organic dates which can be found in most supermarkets and health food stores. They are much browner in colour, but taste just as good!
- For a finer texture, finely chop the apricots and dates before adding to the food processor.
- This apricot bliss ball recipe is a fun recipe to make with kids! Little helpers can assist with measuring and counting ingredients, rolling the balls in their hands and coating in coconut.
Health benefits of dried apricots
Aside from being delicious, dried apricots provide some great nutritional benefits!
- Apricots are a rich source of antioxidants.
- They are high in Iron, Vitamin A and C, great for eye health and skin!
- Apricots are high in fibre, which keeps you fuller for longer and can help to reduce cholesterol.
- Dried apricots contain more concentrated levels of potassium than ripe apricots, which can help in maintaining blood pressure.
Can you freeze bliss balls?
These apricot and date bliss balls can be made ahead in batches and stored in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. This recipe makes around 16 balls, but the ingredients can also multiplied to make more, for easy bulk freezer snacks and lunches.
Because they are so easy, bliss balls are a great snack that can be made ahead in bulk and stored in the freezer for busy mornings. Simply add them straight from the freezer to lunchboxes (no wrapping required) and they will be thawed by snack time!
To freeze these bliss balls, simply layer them in an airtight container and separate the layers with baking paper.
Other bliss ball recipes that you will love
Try these other nut free bliss balls to fill your lunchboxes and satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Raspberry and coconut bliss balls
- Salted caramel bliss balls
- Strawberry
- Lemon delicious bliss balls
- Chocolate
- Chocolate mint
- Apple pie
Thanks for reading! If you try these tangy and sweet apricot bliss balls, I’d love to hear about it! Feel free to leave a comment or review below, or send me a message. For more food inspiration, tips and to share your own recipes and creations, head over to my Facebook Recipe Group.
Apricot Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups dried apricots
- 1 cup medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blitz on high speed until the ingredients break down and the mixture comes together and becomes slightly sticky (1-2 minutes).
- Roll the mixture in your hand into firm balls and roll the balls in additional coconut.
- Keep in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose a good quality apricot! In the end result, good quality dried apricots will make a big difference in flavour. Cheaper apricots are not as nice, I prefer the slightly more expensive, tart apricots with punchy flavour to balance with the sweetness of the dates.
- Dried apricots are usually processed with sulphur dioxide to keep their bright orange colour. To avoid sulphur dioxide, purchase organic dates which can be found in most supermarkets and health food stores. They are much browner in colour, but taste just as good!
- For a finer texture, finely chop the apricots and dates before adding to the food processor.
- This apricot bliss ball recipe is a fun recipe to make with kids! Little helpers can assist with measuring and counting ingredients, rolling the balls in their hands and coating in coconut.
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