by Raspberry Coconut Breakfast Balls - Oats, ground almonds, coconut and raspberries mixed together to make a handheld breakfast or snack.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: No cooking required, just add the ingredients to a food processor, pulse until combined and then roll into balls. So easy the kids can do it with little supervision.
- Nutritious: With no refined sugar, oats for energy, ground almonds for protein, raspberries and coconut; these little balls of goodness are a great way to start the day.
- Hand-Held: Perfect for baby-led weaning as an on-the-go breakfast option.
Ingredient Information (with Substitute Ideas)
- OATS - Used rolled oats or quick oats. Steel-cut oats will not work.
- ALMOND MEAL / FLOUR - For a nut-free version you can replace with more oats or desiccated coconut.
- DESICCATED COCONUT - Used to thicken the mixture and to coat. If you do not wish to use coconut you can replace with extra almond meal or nuts.
- FROZEN RASPBERRIES -Frozen raspberries give a beautiful pink colour. If you wish to use fresh raspberries you may need to adjust the amounts and the colour will not be as vibrant. This recipe also works well with frozen blueberries or frozen mixed berries. The ½ cup of raspberries, detailed in the recipe, is a half cup of raspberries once they are defrosted and crushed, not when they are still frozen. For best results, I recommend using the grams measurements.
- RAISINS / SULTANAS - Used to provide extra sweetness. Can be skipped or replaced with a different dried fruit, a touch of honey or maple syrup.
How to Make
These raspberry breakfast balls couldn't be easier. Simply...
- Add the ingredients to the food processor
- Blitz until the mixture combines
- Roll the mixture into balls
- Roll balls in coconut to coat
The great thing about this recipe is that it can easily be adapted to suit taste. If you are looking for something sweeter then you can just add extra raisins or a little honey / maple syrup to taste. If you watch the sugar levels in your kid's food then you can just omit the raisins.
Storage Instructions
Place the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days or freeze for up to a month.
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Raspberry Coconut Breakfast Balls
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 95g (1 cup) Rolled oats
- 60g (½ cup) Almond flour
- 30g (⅓ cup) Unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 134g (1 cup) Frozen raspberries
- 35g (¼ cup) Raisins / sultanas
For Coating/ Rolling
- 30g (⅓ cup) Unsweetened desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (apart from the coconut for rolling) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Roll into balls (I made 14) and coat in coconut.
Ashley
How long do these last for in the fridge?
Amy
Hi Ashley, I have hungry little boys and they never last long around here. I have kept them overnight in the fridge but have never had the chance to try storing them longer. I'd say they would last a couple of days at least. Sorry I can't be more exact.
Sophie
I don't have coconut flour can I use normal flour?
Amy
Hi Sophie, there is no coconut flour in this recipe. Just almond flour. I've never tried this with normal flour, I don't think it would taste that good.
Melissa
I'm wondering what can be used instead f almond flour ? Baby cereal maybe?
Amy
Hi Melissa, I've never used baby cereal before. You could maybe process some oats to make oat flour. Is baby porridge just ground oats (I think it is) so you could maybe use a bit of that. I haven't tried it though so can't guarantee how it will turn out. You will probably have to adjust the amounts a little. Fingers crossed it works for you!
Amy
I just made these for the third or fourth time (we love them!) and this time I used 3/4 cup oats and 1/4 cup coconut flour. No need for the almond flour then because the coconut flour absorbs a ton of moisture. I added a tablespoon-ish of honey too, to bind it. They turned out great!
Amy
Hi Amy, I'm glad they are working for you now and thanks for taking the time to comment. I must give them a try with coconut flour - sounds yummy!
Amy
Hi Amy! Just made these and they look great but have some questions because they don't look exactly like yours and I had to add a little mor and less of some things...
1) is the 1/2 cup of berries measured frozen, defrosted or defrosted and smushed?
2) are your rolled oats whole? I don't see any big pieces in your balls but mine stayed fairly large. Wondering if I should have broken them up in the food processor a bit.
Can't wait til my son tried them tomorrow!!
Amy
Hi Amy, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. It has been a crazy month of household illness / casualties and I'm just about surviving it! The 1/2 cup was once the raspberries were defrosted and smushed. There should be enough to give it the nice pink colour and to combine the ingredients. I used Scottish porridge oats. In the fist picture you will be able to see the size of them. I bet they would be nice with the oats broken up or made into a flour though. How did they go? My kids find them sweet enough but my friend says she needs to add a little honey to the mixture for her kids.
Amy
No worries...I hope your household is on the mend! Thanks for the response 🙂 Ah, ok, i was measuring from a frozen state and had to add more later on. If i defrost and smash and then measure it will make much more sense. I just looked up Scottish Porridge Oats (i live in the US) and it seems they may be more similar to our "quick oats" rather than the "whole rolled oats" I used. I'll try them next time since they're smaller pieces and soften quicker when wet. My son didn't like these balls yesterday but he's been finicky lately due to teething...however, this morning I added a little cinnamon/sugar and he wolfed them down. I do think he'll like them even more when I make them with the other oats- these were very oaty and chewy. Not a bad thing, but a more pronounced flavor. Can't wait to give it another go when we use these up!
Amy
I hate when recipes get lost in translation! I lived in the states for a year but I still forget the little differences. Thanks for the feedback. I'm lucky that both my boys are happy without the added sweetness but I do know that a lot of people need to add a little sweetener of some type to this recipe. I hope you have more success with the recipe the next time! Let me know!
Monica
Can these be frozen?
Amy
Hi Monica, I haven't ever frozen these. The raspberries were frozen before and I defrosted in a microwave so I'm not sure if you can freeze again. If you use fresh raspberries then you wouldn't get the same colour. If you defrosted the raspberries in the fridge then I'm sure you could freeze them. Sorry I can't be more of a help but my boys eat them all and I never get a chance to freeze!
Ann {Created To Cook}
The color on these are amazing. And Finn's chubby little fingers... Can it get any more adorable?
Amy
Thanks Ann - I do love chubby little fingers! 🙂
Richa
These are beautiful, healthy and so easy. It's a winning combination!
Amy
Thanks Richa 🙂
Tanya
Can you make these in advance & freeze them??
Amy
Hi Tanya, I haven't actually tried these frozen but I think they would freeze well.
Wajeeha
These look gorgeous...and delicious too! What a delicious accident 🙂
Amy
Thank you! I love when accidents have a good ending!
Shari from GoodFoodWeek
This is a great little recipe for balls that aren't heavily focused on nuts or dates - which make them perfect for taking and sharing at the park or to a school that doesn't allow nuts and seeds.
Amy
Thanks Shari. We love the nut and date balls but I wanted to make something with less sugar for breakfast. They aren't as sweet but still pretty tasty and, as you say, perfect for lunch boxes.
Anna
Hi
Can you use white plain flour instead of almond flour? X
Amy
Hi Anna, I wouldn't use plain flour. Instead I'd add more oats or coconut or you could even grind some seeds. It is there mainly to soak up the moisture of the raspberries.
Willow
Beautiful color! My young nieces would love these!
Amy
Thanks Willow!
Levan
Perfect Breakfast Balls! I need them right now! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! <3
Amy
Thanks Levan!
Helen
So healthy, and such a fabulous colour! I bet my daughter would love these.
Amy
Thanks Helen, I hope she does!
Julia
First of all: I really love your kids' names. The balls look great, such a nice color. Have to try them!
Amy
Oh thank you Julia! Let me know what you think when you try them 🙂
Cristie | Little Big H
Love the addition of raspberry. Will have to give that a go next time I make some. Love your blog by the way. I think we have a lot in common.
Amy
Oh thanks Cristie! Yes, I think we do! Love your blog and instagram - your photos always look so amazing 🙂
Katerina
Their color is amazing!
Amy
Thanks Katerina x
Clare (Grubby Little Faces)
Hi Amy,
These are amaze balls. I've got all those ingredients too. Definitely making them and I'm so glad to have found your blog. It's delicious.
Clare x
Amy
Oh thanks Clare, let me know what you think if you do try them!
Habiba
Oh wow, the colour is SO pretty. Sounds really simple to make too (always a plus!). Hopping over from #whatkidseatwednesday
Amy
Thanks Habibia. They are so simple to make, that is what is so great about them!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater)
I absolutely love the colour of these. So beautiful! And they sound delicious too. Can't wait to try them!
Amy
Thanks Ciara, I hope you enjoy and they pass the fussy eater test 🙂
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
These look amazing Amy, so easy, tasty and nutritious! Pinning!
Angela x
Amy
Thanks Angela!