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    Author: Donna | Published: Feb 24, 2020 | Modified: Jun 25, 2020

    Strawberry Cashew Quinoa Vegan Bliss Balls

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    vegan bliss balls

    These scrumptious little Quinoa Strawberry and Cashew Vegan Bliss Balls are just bursting full of flavor. Quinoa flakes, frozen strawberries, cashews, chia seeds, and coconut combine to give you the most amazing little pop of flavor in one tiny bite. The perfect treat to pop into the little one's lunch box or to enjoy for your afternoon tea with a cup of coffee. Make a big batch and store in the fridge for yummy sweet snacking all week long.

    vegan bliss balls on a pink plate with a teal background

    Strawberry Cashew Vegan Bliss Balls

    Having some healthy bliss balls on hand can be great for when you are running low on time and the kids need to take breakfast on the go.

    They also make a perfect addition to the lunch-box, or as an after-school snack.

    Strawberry vegan bliss balls are:

    • gluten-free (check the ingredients on your quinoa flakes. Alternatively you can use rolled oats, but be sure to check the packaging to ensure they are gluten-free if you are following a strict GF diet)
    • egg free
    • vegetarian
    • vegan
    • refined sugar-free
    • full of natural energy for little bellies
    ingredients for strawberry balls laid out in 7 small bowls

    Can Cashew Strawberry Protein Balls Be Frozen?

    Yep.

    Just make them up according to the instructions.

    Once rolled pop them into an airtight container and store in the freezer until ready to use.

    To thaw just pull them out in the morning and they will be ready for your snacking pleasure by mid-morning.

    If kept in the fridge these snack bites should last around a week as long as they are kept in an airtight container.

    all ingredients for the vegan bliss balls in a food processor
    (1) Pop all of the ingredients into a food processor.
    strawberry balls
    (2) Blend until the ingredients come together and create a smooth mixture.
    (3) Pop into the freezer for at least 2 hours to make them easier to roll.

    Tips and Substitutions For Your Vegan Bliss Balls

    Make Them Nut Free

    With a lot of schools declaring a nut-free zone, you may want to make these strawberry balls without the cashews.

    Not a problem.

    Try substituting the nuts for these instead:

    • pumpkin seeds
    • sunflower seeds
    • sesame seeds
    • hemp seeds
    • or a mixture of all the above seeds combined!

    No Strawberries: sub in other frozen berries

    If you don't have any frozen strawberries on hand, frozen raspberries, blackberries or blueberries would work just fine as well.

    It does need to be frozen however as using fresh fruit makes the mixture too runny and it won't set well enough to be rolled into balls.

    If you only have fresh berries, you could use them and press the mixture into silicone molds and freeze instead of rolling in balls and then in coconut.

    a bitten vegan bliss ball on a pink plate

    Need More Vegan Bliss Balls For Your Snacking Pleasure?

    We pretty much always have a couple of different types of healthy bliss balls hanging out in the fridge or freezer, so we have a fair few different flavors for you to choose from:

    • Puffed Brown Rice and Banana Energy Balls
    • Fudgey Mocha Date Bliss Balls
    • Easy No-Bake Cashew and Coconut Date Balls
    • Blueberry Crumble Bites
    • Peanut Butter Energy Balls from A Baking Journey
    back to school snacks: Easy No Bake Cashew Coconut Date Balls
    Your next bliss ball is waiting: Easy No-Bake Cashew Coconut Date Ball.

    Happy eating.

    xx

    vegan bliss balls

    Quinoa Strawberry Cashew Vegan Bliss Balls

    These scrumptious little Quinoa Strawberry and Cashew Vegan Bliss Balls are just bursting full of flavor. Quinoa flakes, frozen strawberries, cashews, chia seeds, and coconut combine to give you the most amazing little pop of flavor in one tiny bite. The perfect treat to pop into the little one's lunch box or to enjoy for your afternoon tea with a cup of coffee. Make a big batch and store in the fridge for yummy sweet snacking all week long.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 20 serves
    Calories 107 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Frozen strawberries
    • 1 cup Quinoa Flakes
    • 1 cup Roasted cashews
    • 2 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
    • 2 tablespoon Chia seeds (I used white)
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
    • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
    • 1 tablespoon nut milk of choice (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the strawberries, quinoa flakes, cashews, maple syrup, chia seeds, coconut oil and half the desiccated coconut into the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. You will have to stop and scrape down the inside of the bowl with a spatula a couple of times. If the mixture is struggling to come together then add some milk of choice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture is smooth.
    • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and pop into the fridge for about an hour. This makes it easier to roll into balls.
    • Place the remaining coconut into a small bowl. Roll the strawberry mixture 1 tablespoon at a time into balls. Roll in the leftover coconut until coated.

    Notes

    The strawberries do need to be frozen as using fresh fruit makes the mixture too runny and it won't set well enough to be rolled into balls.
    If you only have fresh berries, you could use them and press the mixture into silicone molds and freeze instead of rolling in balls and then in coconut.
    For more substitutions please see the post above the recipe card.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword strawberry balls, strawberry protein balls, vegan bliss balls
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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