Blueberry Bliss Balls

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With just 7 ingredients, you can make blueberry bliss balls that taste exactly like a blueberry muffin! Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re the perfect grab-and-go snack. 

blueberry bliss balls.

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. 

Table of Contents
  1. Why you’ll love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make bliss balls
  4. Recipe tips and variations
  5. Storage instructions
  6. More delicious no-bake snacks to try
  7. Blueberry Bliss Balls (Recipe Card)

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.

bliss balls recipe.

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. 

bliss balls recipe.
Can I make these sugar free?

Yes! To make sugar-free bliss balls, swap the sugar for a granulated sweetener of your choice, like allulose or monk fruit. 

Are bliss balls good for you?

Yes, when incorporated into a healthy diet, bliss balls can be a nutritious and satisfying snack loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. 

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. 
Keto and Low Carb Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites

Blueberry Bliss Balls

5 from 7 votes
With just 7 ingredients, you can make blueberry bliss balls that taste exactly like a blueberry muffin! Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re the perfect grab-and-go snack. 
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 6 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • 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 of choice.
  • Transfer the batter into a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, shape 12 small balls of dough and place on a plate.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until it has firmed up. 

Notes

* Depending on how thick your batter is, you may need to add extra liquid. If your batter is too thin, add a little extra coconut flour. 
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. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gFiber: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.9mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Recipe originally published May 2019 but updated to include new information for your benefit.

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Do you know the nutrition information and serving size for these? I’m a big meal prep person so this would help me to portion for the week

    1. Hi Allie! For sure- If you go to myfitnesspal and add in the ingredients, it will provide it for you, depending on how many you make 🙂 Enjoy!

  2. I love that you have a paleo option for this recipe! That is where my question comes in though…should there be nut butter in the paleo recipe?
    Love your site 🙂

      1. Thanks Arman. I realize that and would not have made it this far in my paleo journey had it not been for nut butters! Cashew is my personal fav. Your paleo version of this recipe doesn’t list nut butter and I didn’t know if that was just a slip or intentional. Thanks for all these wonderful recipes! Happy Eating 🙂

  3. These look great! And I Will probably make them, and I love your art and photography. But I had to close three different pop-ups and an autoplay video with sound. I know you want to monetize, but that’s too much! I probably won’t be back. I’m sorry, but that’s too much trouble to go through.

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  4. Looks great, especially for foodies like myself who don’t have easy access to an oven. Is it possible to use banana in this recipe without making the mixture too moist or crumbly?

    1. Hi Anorak! apologies for the delayed reply- I recently published a no bake banana bread bite- It’s really good if you prefer banana 🙂

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