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Spiced Berry Bliss Balls

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By: Danielle19 Comments Posted: 02/10/2021 Updated: 04/18/2022

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Spiced Berry Bliss Balls are the perfect bite sized snack that both kids and adults will love! Full of nuts, sweetened with dates, and blended with freeze-dried strawberries for a unique pink treat!

A white bowl full of Spiced Berry Bliss Balls.

Originally published February 8th, 2018. Content and recipe updated for clarity and republished on February 10th, 2021!

Aren’t these bliss balls so pretty? Thought I’d hop on the pink/red for v-day food train! And here it is.

I was inspired by freeze-dried strawberries from Trader Joe’s, and my older date/nut bar recipes. This time I tried to go for a more festive look – which finally occurred when I decided to roll the ball in some of the freeze-dried strawberry dust. BEST IDEA.

Recipe Overview

Total Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Method: No Heat
Prep: Make-Ahead Friendly

Watch how to make the Spiced Berry Bliss Balls (1 min):

Ingredients in these Spiced Berry Bliss Balls:

  • deglet noor or medjool dates – All the love to Costco when they stock pitted dates. Any juicy dates with the pits removed will work. 
  • those freeze dried strawberries – They have no sugar added, the entire bag is one serving, and they are crunchy like chips. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. When you blend them up, it turns into a pink powder and it’s really cool.
  • dried cranberries – Whatever you have on hand will work! Reduced or no sugar added will still be sweet enough. Another option is dried cherries.
  • nuts – I used walnuts and cashews, but you can use your favorite nuts 👍
  • spices – Just putting the ‘spiced’ into Spiced Berry Bliss Balls with some cinnamon and nutmeg. 
  • a little water – to hold it together. you can also use a small amount of coconut oil 

A food processor bowl full of the ingredients to make Spiced Berry Bliss Balls.The Spiced Berry Bliss Ball mixture after being processed in the food processor.Like I said, this creation is pretty similar to my other date nut recipes. However, this one has the best color, and I’m thinking I like ball form instead of bar form. 

Here’s why I’m liking the ball shapes a little more than the bars:

  • they’re easier to consume in one bite
  • smaller portions
  • easier to store
  • you can roll them in things (like freeze-dried strawberry dust)

PS: Good for all times of year, not just February ❤

What kind of dates should I use?

Deglet noor or medjool dates will both work for this recipe. Go for ones that look juicy, even if you have to remove the pits yourself. 

I have personally found that dates with the pits still inside are a little more juicy. However, if your dates are on the dry side, give them a bath in some steamy water for 10-15 minutes and then drain. They’ll be way softer!

A white bowl of Spiced Berry Bliss Balls with a bite taken out of one.
A hand holding a spiced berry bliss ball.

More recipes with dates:

It is seriously mind blowing that dates are fruit because they taste like caramel.

If you’re into this Spiced Berry Bliss Balls recipe, here are some others like it on Project Meal Plan you might enjoy:

  • No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Date Nut Bars
  • No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars
  • Salted Almond Butter Stuffed Dates

How to Store & Freeze these Spiced Berry Bliss Balls:

Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Freeze: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 3-6 months. Thaw on the counter for an hour or two.

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Recipe

Spiced Berry Bliss Balls

Yield: 16–18 balls 1x
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Prep: 15 minutesTotal: 15 minutes

Spiced Berry Bliss Balls are the perfect bite sized snack that both kids and adults will love! Full of nuts, sweetened with fruit, and blended with freeze-dried strawberries for a unique pink treat!

Scale:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened freeze-dried strawberries (equals about 1 bag of TJ’s Freeze Dried Strawberries)
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/3 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (18–19 dates)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
  • 2–4 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Blend the strawberries: To an 8-cup food processor, add the freeze-dried strawberries. Pulse for 20-30 seconds until no large pieces remain. The strawberries will start to form a dusty powder. Let your food processor sit for a couple seconds so the dust inside settles before opening.
  2. Set aside some dust: Using a small spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the finest strawberry dust from the food processor into a small bowl and set aside for rolling your balls. Larger pieces won’t stick to the bliss balls very well, so be sure to only scoop out the fine dust powder that gathers along the outside rim of the food processor.
  3. Blend the ball ingredients: Add all remaining ingredients except the dried cranberries. Pulse and blend ingredients together for at least 1 minute. The longer you process the ingredients, the smaller they’ll become and the better they’ll stick together. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and pulse between additions. The water will help the mixture begin to stick together. Pulse again until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together in your hand. Add another tablespoon of water if the mixture isn’t sticky enough. Finally, add dried cranberries to the food processor and pulse a few times to mix.
  4. Form the balls: Use gloves or clean hands to form the mixture into 16-18 balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. When forming the bliss balls, it works best to first squeeze the mixture tightly together in your hand a couple times and then work on forming the ball.
  5. Roll in strawberry powder: Roll each ball in the freeze-dried strawberry powder for a pink color and extra strawberry coating!
  6. Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy with 5-7 days.

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Notes

If your dates are not sticky or if they particularly dry, soak them in hot water for 10-20 minutes and then drain before use. They’ll soften up nicely! Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Protein: 2g
© Author: Danielle
Method: No Bake

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Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning was born from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & dog, growing food in my yard, and cheesy sandwiches! Read More...

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  1. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    Posted on 2/9/18 at 4:19 pm

    I am always seeing these types of recipes and it is making me want to buy dates so badly! This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 2/13/18 at 11:03 pm

      Thank you! I get the dates at Costco anytime I see them! So much more affordable and sometimes they sell pitted ones!

      Reply
  2. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    Posted on 2/10/18 at 8:19 am

    I love this flavor combination! Berries are one of my favorite things, such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 2/13/18 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you so much! Trader Joe’s has the craziest selection of dried fruit and I can never help myself!

      Reply
  3. Diana-Marlen Rüütelmaa says

    Posted on 11/8/20 at 11:49 am

    Can I freeze them?

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 11/9/20 at 10:34 am

      Yes! They will freeze well. -Danielle

      Reply

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