Healthy Apricot Bliss Balls with Oats and Coconut

Healthy bliss balls made with oats, chia seeds and dried apricot.

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Healthy Apricot Bliss Balls with Oats and Coconut

These healthy apricot bliss balls make for the perfect nutritious snack to prepare ahead of a busy week! They are super sweet, thanks to the dried apricots, and their chewy texture is so satisfying. They include rolled oats, chia seeds and coconut, and they are naturally vegan, nut-free and gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apricot balls, bliss balls, healthy snacking recipe, healthy vegan dessert

Servings: bliss balls

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor
Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients

1 cup dried apricots soft and plump dried apricot
1 cup rolled oats I used old fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened, plus more for rolling
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅙ teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoon water optional, only if needed for consistency

Instructions

Add the dried apricots to your food processor and process until broken down. Then add the rolled oats and pulse a few times.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for the water (chia seeds, coconut, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt) and keep processing until uniform.
Check on consistency and add 1-2 tablespoons if the mixture is too dry and process again (depends on your apricots).
Use a tablespoon to scoop the mix and roll in between your hands/fingers.

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Notes

Depending on the brand of dried apricots you use, you might OR might not need to add water. So, process all the ingredients and then check on consistency to see if it needs some water. Some dried apricots are partially re-hydrated and they feel very moist and soft, which in that case, the mixture won't require any added moisture.
You can skip the maple syrup if you want a no added sugar recipe. Maple syrup helps with flavor and stickiness, but is not essential for these bliss balls.
When rolling the balls, it get very sticky in your hands, so you might have to wet them to help the rolling process.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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