These peanut coconut bliss balls are so easy to make and an excellent way to add healthy fats to your kid’s diet. It is also a great option for baby’s first year birthday party as they are naturally sweetened with dates!
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Ingredients to make Peanut Coconut Bliss Balls
- Natural peanut butter – Check the composition to make sure it is 100% made of peanuts.
- Desiccated coconut – Unsweetened.
- Dates – used to sweeten the bliss balls.
- Powdered milk – unsweetened.
- Roasted peanuts – optional ingredient to roll.
Step by Step Instructions
- Cover the dates with water, microwave for 30 seconds.
- Wait about 5 minutes for the dates to hydrate and soften.
- Remove the dates from the soaking water, transfer to a plate and mash with a fork.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix with your hands until forms a moldable dough.
- With a spoon, scoop each ball and pressure with your fingers forming a ball.
- If desired, roll into crushed roasted peanuts or more coconut.
Recipe Tips
- As the size of the dates vary, if the mixture seems too dry to mold into balls, add a little bit more peanut butter to adjust.
- To make the balls you must press the dough with your fingers. Do not try to roll as they will break due to the shredded coconut.
🥣Recipe
Peanut Coconut Bliss Balls
This recipe is a great sugar free option for baby’s first year birthday party as they are naturally sweetened with dates! Adults and children will love it!
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Servings: 8 bliss balls
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 dates
- 4 tbsp peanut butter 100% peanuts
- 3 tbsp desiccated coconut unsweetened
- 1/4 cup powdered milk
- 3 tbsp roasted peanuts optional – for rolling
Instructions
- Cover the dates with water and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Wait about 5 minutes for the dates to hydrate and soften.
- Remove the dates from the soaking water, transfer to a plate and mash with a fork.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix with your hands until forms a moldable dough.
- With a spoon, scoop each ball and pressure with your fingers forming a ball.
- If desired, roll into crushed roasted peanuts or more coconut.
Notes
- Nutrition values are calculated per serving.
- As the size of the dates vary, if the mixture seems too dry to mold into balls, add a little bit more peanut butter to adjust.
- To make the balls you must press the dough with your fingers.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Coconut Bliss Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
128
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
38
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
42
mg
4
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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