Raspberry Coconut Bliss Balls

I couldn’t stop eating these!

What is this sorcery! So good

This looks so delicious and can’t wait to make them.. I am just worried about using chia seeds without soaking them first..would it be safe to use them dry?

PUL Team - July 3, 2026, 4:21 a.m.

Hii Jasmine! Thanks for the question 🤗 it's generally okay to eat chia seeds without soaking, especially in a small amount like in this recipe. Soaking them beforehand would also make the mixture much wetter and change the texture, so we recommend adding them dry. The chia seeds will absorb liquid as they digest, so just be sure to drink plenty of water as usual! Hope you enjoy the bliss balls if you give the recipe a try 💛

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I added a touch of cherry juice

This tastes incredibly delicious! 🩷🤎🤍🩶

I’m excited to make these! Are chia seeds necessary for the texture? Is there a good substitute since I don’t have any on hand?

PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2026, 5:18 p.m.

Hey J! They should work just fine without the chia seeds. They add a bit of structure and added nutrients, but the recipe will still come together and taste great if you leave them out. I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it out! :)

J - Jan. 3, 2026, 2:36 a.m.

Wonderful! Thanks so much!

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Can I swirl in some raspberry compote/jam instead of freeze dried?

PUL Team - Dec. 8, 2025, 4:11 p.m.

Heyy Ekta, ooou what a fun idea! You could swirl in some raspberry compote or jam instead of the freeze-dried raspberries. The mixture might be a bit softer and stickier, so chilling it for a little while before rolling and shaping can help.

Alternatively, you could also use finely chopped dried fruit like cranberries, apricots, or cherries in place of the freeze-dried fruit. They’ll add a lovely chewy texture and natural sweetness ☺️

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Whoa, I did NOT expect this to be as awesome as it was. I’m so used to my classic oat–chocolate–PB energy bites, so I went into this mostly curious. The mixture started off a little… mysteriously sticky, but once everything was mixed in, it came together perfectly.
The tart pop of the freeze-dried fruit balanced the sweetness from the dates and syrup so well. Even my two young boys loved it - which, in our house, is basically a Michelin star. I’m excited to have it accompany my post-workout protein shake tomorrow.

PUL Team - Nov. 15, 2025, 12:55 a.m.

Aww love this, Cheryl! So glad it came together and even got a Michelin star from your boys 😎 enjoyy it tomorrow 🤗

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The best recipe I have tried so far! I thought the others were good - now this has set a whole new bar hahaha I’m going to be making more of them and freezing them and bringing them with us when we go outdoor rock climbing! So convenient and healthy! Will be a boost of energy! It takes an hour to drive and then 40 min to walk to the crag just one way and so it’s a long time to go without eating as there is the way back as well and time to climb haha and fruit don’t fill us up. They weight hardly anything and won’t spoil. This can easily replace all those energy bars full of UPF that we see climbers bring with them. I’m super excited to share this with my husband when he comes home from work! He hates sweet stuff but I think he will love those! It’s the right amount of sweetness.

PUL Team - Aug. 15, 2025, 1:55 p.m.

Ahh this makes us so happy to hear, Alina! Love that they’ll be your new climbing fuel, and hope your husband enjoys them too 💞

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I love the flavor, texture, and consistency of these energy balls! I subbed for freeze-dried strawberries because that is what I had on hand. The red and white colors remind me of Christmas! I think I didn't chop up the freeze dried strawberries small enough for the dusting after making each ball, so I threw the mixture into the batter and rolled it in just coconut. Can't wait to enjoy a few of these and then freeze some for school lunch snacks!

PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2025, 9:20 p.m.

Aww love the Christmas vibes, Candice! Tossing the strawberries into the batter and finishing with coconut sounds delicious. Freezing them for school snacks is a lovely idea. Enjoy 🫶

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Perfection! 😍

This recipe looks delicious! I haven't found freeze-dried fruit in my country. Can you recommend other options?

PUL Team - June 23, 2025, 4:36 a.m.

Hey Catalina! You could use finely chopped dried fruit like cranberries, apricots, or cherries in place of freeze-dried fruit. They’ll add a nice chewy texture and sweetness ☺️

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Wow these were so simple to make and so very delicious! Will be making again soon.
Only wondering, is it ok to eat chia seeds without soaking them?

PUL Team - June 11, 2025, 4:02 a.m.

So glad you enjoyed them, Megan, that's lovely to hear! Yes, it's generally okay to eat chia seeds without soaking, especially in small amounts like in this recipe. Chia seeds absorb liquid as they digest, so just be sure to drink plenty of water as usual ☺️

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Soooo yummy! Thank you PUL ❤️

SO Jummy! Next time I will double the recipe and add a bit of tahini for a more tart flavour.

Very good snack with pack full of good thing. 🥰

Really good

Really good

Sooooooo delicious!! Personally I'd use less coconut flakes in the future, but aside from that this is the perfect snack/dessert.

DIVINE! I absolutely love these and prefer them coated in shredded coconut (for texture and to alleviate sensory issues from sticky fingers) 🥰.

Fantastic!

Very nice

I made this recipe for my art class students and everyone absolutely loved these yummy treats!!!!

PUL Team - Jan. 29, 2024, 9:23 p.m.

Your lucky students, Denise! So glad the bliss balls were enjoyed 😊

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Yum!

I made these today- so easy and so tasty! I love that you can amend the quantity you want to make and the recipe ingredients adjust accordingly. I made ten, but they’re so yummy I’m going to make a larger batch and freeze them!

PUL Team - Jan. 10, 2024, 7:11 a.m.

Yayy love that you're finding the scaling feature helpful, Maya, thank you 😃

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These were so yummy!!

Really lovely and easy to make! I wanted something sweet to keep in the fridge to help minimise buying processed chocolate bars, etc., and these are great for that.

I think the raspberries are needed to cut through the sweetness of the cashew butter, so I wouldn't swap them or leave them out, but it depends on how sweet you like things!

PUL Team - Dec. 14, 2023, 8:22 a.m.

So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Juliette, and thanks for sharing your insights! 🥰

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Oh my!!! I didn’t expect them to be this yummy!!!! Wow, this is a must-try in my opinion. It is the best midday snack you can think of!!! I’m so glad I decided to try this😍😍😍

So easy and yet so full of flavour. My first time trying bliss balls but definetly not my last!