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Breakfast bites, energy balls, protein bites, bliss balls whatever you call them they are everywhere! I already have a recipe for a super easy no fail chocolate bliss ball. But I have been working really hard at finding and creating recipes for bliss balls with less sugar (even the dried fruit kind) but that are still palatable. I am also attempting to get on the Valentines bandwagon. So

I am also attempting to get on the Valentines bandwagon. So naturally, I aimed for pink. Which for me meant strawberry breakfast bites were in order.

Strawberry Energy Bites

My strawberry breakfast bites

These strawberry energy balls are not overly sweet, however my kiddos have been happily eating them. If your kiddos need a bit of sweetness to add some yum factor, a little honey or maple syrup should do the trick. Try adding 1 tablespoon as a start, and see what your kids think. I’ve been making them the night before (they are quick) then serving them straight from the fridge for breakfast in the morning, It has been hot here so its been perfect.

I have tested these strawberry breakfast bites  in the lunch box, and they are fine. So they are not solely for breakfast by any means.  However my kid’s lunch boxes do get kept cool in a cooler bag.  On a super hot day without cooling I am not sure how they would survive. But they are nut free so should be ok for school!

There is a quick video for how to make this recipe further down.

 

Strawberry breakfast bites are a healthy low sugar energy ball packed with oats and sunflower seeds

 

Strawberry breakfast bites are a healthy low sugar energy ball packed with oats and sunflower seeds

 

Strawberry breakfast bites are a healthy low sugar energy ball packed with oats and sunflower seeds

 

Previously on My Kids Lick The Bowl

Watch My Strawberry Breakfast Bites Quick Recipe Video

 

Strawberry Breakfast Bites

Strawberry Breakfast Bites

Yield: 30 Balls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Strawberry Energy Bites Healthy Low Sugar pretty in pink bliss ball.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 Cup oats
  • 1/2 Cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 Cup coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
  • Desiccated coconut

Instructions

  1. Watch the quick recipe video before you get started, scroll up a little to find it
  2. Check the notes at the bottom of the recipe for little bits of extra info and help
  3. Place first 4  ingredients  in a food processor with 1 TBSP of the coconut oil
  4. Whiz, whizz, whizz, it will take some time, be patient
  5. Eventually it becomes a fine paste and form a ball
  6. If the mixture looks dry add the second spoon of coconut oil. It depends a little on how much oil is released from the sunflower seeds.
  7. Use a teaspoon to scoop balls
  8. Roll the balls in desiccated coconut
  9. Refrigerate for 2 hrs or overnight

Notes

If extra sweetness required try 1-2 TBSP of honey or maple syrup (no honey for kids under 1 yr of age)

This recipe is wheat free but not gluten free as uses traditional oats

Nutrition Information
Yield 30 Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 55 Total Fat 3g Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 138mg Carbohydrates 5g Fiber 1g Sugar 2g Protein 1g
Please know this nutrition analysis is based on the ingredients only, this recipe has not been sent to a laboratory for independent testing
© My Kids Lick The Bowl
Cuisine: Modern / Category: Breakfast
Strawberry Energy Bites Healthy nut free Low Sugar pretty in pink bliss ball.

 

 

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  1. Coconut flower..? Or flour?

      • Thank you for this recipe! I’m 13 years old and have a great passion for cooking. Instead of fresh plain coconut, I used the Dang salted Cocoa Coconut chips. Works great, very yummy!

    • Jacinda… really? ?

      Stacey this is delicious! ?

        • Is there an alternative to coconut flour? My kids are allergic to coconut but this look amazingly

          • does your daughter have an allergy to treenuts, if not Ground almonds work well

  2. Would substuting coconut flour for regular flour or almond work ok? I’m not a fan of too much coconut and would quite like these to snack on too 🙂

  3. I’m sorry to ask this stupid question …but is “Desiccated” like sweetened shredded coconut flakes?
    Thanks!!

    • It’s dried shredded coconut.. in New Zealand it’s not sweetened

  4. Do you use roasted, salted sunflower seeds or raw sunflower seeds?

    • I use either! it depends on your taste preference. I find raw the texture is not quite as fine as if you roast them first… but the taste is milder. My kids prefer them with raw sunflower seeds

  5. Oats, can you tell me what kind? Old Fashioned, rolled, steel cut, etc.?

  6. These sounds delicious can I freeze them??

    • Yes you can! I freeze them straight after making them and just bring out a few at a time as needed

  7. These look amazing and i just have 2 questions 🙂
    1) How long do these last in the refrigerator?
    2) Could you make this with dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit?

    • Hi yes, you can make them with dried fruits, I store them for 3 days in the fridge, but freeze them and just take them out of the freezer when needed

  8. Hi, can I use another flour instead of coconut flour? Can’t be a nut flour though as my daughter has a nut allergy.
    Thanks

  9. Would these freeze?

  10. Has anyone tried this in a Vitamixer?

  11. I am definitely going to try making these!
    Have you tried making these with fresh strawberries? How about frozen blueberries?

  12. Very interesting… would definitely try them. Thanku so much
    Was thinking with which other fruit can we make this, as berries are available only for a very limited time here.

    • Well any frozen berry works, blueberries gives a gorgeous purple ball

  13. Any idea on if I would be able to substitute sunflower seed butter for the seeds and, if so, how much? I currently don’t have sunflower seeds in the house.

  14. Hi, I was wondering if you can use olive oil instead of coconut oil?

    • As long as it is a light flavoured oil any will be fine. Extra virgin olive oil for example is too strongly flavoured.

  15. Hi theses look really good, I need them to be gluten free, do your know what could substitute oats as I can’t eat even gluten free oats? Thanks Mandy.

    • I haven’t tested this recipe with anything other than oats, but quinoa flakes should work just as well.

  16. What could you use instead of sunflower seeds? I’m all out!

  17. How many of these would you have if eating for breakfast?

    • It will depend on your appetite. I am a small breakfast eater, so around 3

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