Strawberry Oat Coconut Balls (Printable)
Wholesome no-bake bites with strawberries, oats, and coconut. Ready in 15 minutes for a nutritious treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 3/4 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
03 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, or 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Add the rolled oats and desiccated coconut to a food processor. Pulse until finely ground and uniform in texture.
02 - Add the freeze-dried strawberries, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt to the processor. Blend until the mixture is thoroughly combined and sticky. If using fresh strawberries, chop them finely and fold them into the blended mixture by hand.
03 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll firmly between your palms to form smooth, even balls.
04 - Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut, pressing gently to ensure an even coating on all sides.
05 - Arrange the coated balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They take exactly fifteen minutes from cupboard to fridge and taste like something from a fancy health food shop.
- The combination of chewy oats, tropical coconut, and bright strawberry flavor is genuinely addictive.
- You can swap almost every ingredient to suit whatever you have lurking in your pantry.
02 -
- fresh strawberries release moisture that can make the mixture too wet to roll, so pat them very dry with paper towels before chopping.
- If the dough feels crumbly and will not hold its shape, add another tablespoon of nut butter or a drizzle more honey until it comes together.
- Freeze-dried strawberries crush into an almost powdery intensity that flavors the entire batch far more evenly than fresh ever could.
03 -
- Measure the coconut you set aside for rolling into a shallow bowl with a wide base so you can coat several balls at once without making a mess.
- A small cookie scoop ensures every ball is the same size, which looks beautiful and guarantees even chilling throughout the batch.