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Raspberry Bliss Balls: Yummy, Easy Snack for Toddlers 💗🍓
These Raspberry Bliss Balls are a delicious, naturally sweet and nutrient-packed snack, perfect for toddlers. Made with raspberries, oats, dates, and coconut, they have a soft texture, yummy flavor, and no refined sugar — just simple, wholesome ingredients.
With only 5 ingredients and no baking required, you simply blend everything together, roll into balls, and chill. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, playdates, or on-the-go snacks and are one of the best toddler-friendly treats to keep on hand.
Nutritional Benefits for Toddlers
- Raspberries: High in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants to support immunity.
- Oats: Provide slow-releasing energy and support digestion.
- Dates: Naturally sweet and rich in minerals like potassium.
- Coconut: Contains healthy fats, fiber, and a variety of minerals and vitamins.
How to Serve Raspberry Bliss Balls
- 12+ months: Cut into smaller pieces if needed for easier chewing.
- Older toddlers (2+ years): Serve whole as a fun, bite-sized snack.
- Meal prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings: 1
- 3/4 cup frozen raspberries (about 6 small cubes)
- 4 pitted dates
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 1/3 cups oats (instant or rolled oats)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup desiccated or shredded coconut, for rolling
Directions
- Add raspberries, dates, melted coconut oil, oats, and vanilla extract to a food processor and blend until the mixture comes together and is sticky. If it seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water, or lightly wet your hands when rolling.
- Add the shredded coconut to a separate plate or shallow bowl. Using a teaspoon, scoop small amounts of the mixture, roll into balls with your hands, and then roll each ball in the coconut to coat.
- Place the bliss balls in the fridge or freezer for at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving, then enjoy.
Storage Tips
Store Raspberry Bliss Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
