Best 7 Fruit Ball Recipes
Fruit balls, also known as energy balls, bliss balls, or protein balls, are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert option that can be easily made at home. These bite-sized treats are made from a combination of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and sometimes other ingredients like oats, nut butter, or protein powder. They are packed with natural sweetness, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals, making them a great choice for people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, a healthy alternative to traditional energy bars, or a fun and creative way to get your daily dose of fruits and nuts, fruit balls are the perfect solution.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL
A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!
Provided by DEBBYE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
- Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
FRUIT BALL
A cheesy fruit ball to serve with crackers anytime, anyplace. I made this recipe at my parents' 50th anniversary party.
Provided by Debbie Floyd
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, fruit cocktail, and instant pudding mix. Add 1/4 cup almonds, if desired. Shape mixture into a ball, and then roll in the remaining almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 106.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
MIXED FRUIT CHEESE BALL
For a pretty holiday presentation, I like to place this cheese ball on a festive platter and surround it with wedges of unpeeled apples and assorted crackers. People are always pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavors in every bite. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream and coriander blended. Stir in fruit. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Wrap tightly in plastic. Chill until serving. Serve with apples and crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT BALL
I tried this recipe at a party once and loved it. It is a very sweet "dip" but very addictive. I usually serve it with Wheat Thins. Although this is very quick and easy to make, it needs time to chill.
Provided by AMY MCCHESNEY
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, fruit cocktail and instant pudding.
- Add 1/4 cup almonds, if desired.
- Mix very well.
- Shape into one large ball or two smaller bolls and roll in remaining almonds.
- Chill to set.
- Serve with crackers.
DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL
Another recipe from Jean B. in Moorland. She brought it to my SIL when they had a wine tasting party this past Dec 07.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix everything together except nuts and roll into a ball.
- Roll cheese ball into chopped nuts (about 1 cup)of your choice, walnuts or pecans.
- Chill until ready to use.
- Jean said the recipe called for 1- 8 ounce pack of cream cheese but she likes to use 2.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2171.8, Fat 177.9, SaturatedFat 111.7, Cholesterol 558.3, Sodium 1700.3, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 70.9, Protein 52.2
TRIPLE-MELON-BALL FRUIT DESSERT
This is simplicity itself, chilled balls of cantalope, honeydew melon and watermelon inside a parfait glass, decorated with two chocolate sticks or ice-cream wafers. I made this once many years ago and still remember the oohs and ahhs when I presented the glasses on a tray to my guests. Note that you will need a melon baller for this recipe.
Provided by joanna_giselle
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the watermelon into thick slices about 4cm(11/2 inches) and patiently and gently pick out all the seeds or alternatively use a seedless variety.
- Using a melon baller cut as many balls as you can from the slice trying to waste as little fruit as possible. Don't worry if a few aren't perfect balls as you can hide them in the middle of the glass.
- Put the balls in a bowl and keep chilled.
- Repeat with the other two melons trying to have roughly the same amount of balls of each type.
- Mix the melon balls gently together and divide into 4-6 parfait glasses depending on how tall they are.
- Keep covered in the fridge until serving, adding a chocolate biscuit stick or ice-cream wafer stick or similar decoration.
- You can even serve this with ice-cream or whipped cream though I do prefer it as a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 44.5, Protein 3.8
DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
- Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh fruit: The quality of your fruit will greatly impact the taste of your fruit balls. Choose fruit that is ripe and free of blemishes.
- Use a food processor or blender: This will help you to quickly and easily combine the fruit, nuts, and spices.
- Add some sweetness: If your fruit is not very sweet, you can add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Roll the balls in nuts or seeds: This will give them a nice crunchy coating.
- Chill the balls before serving: This will help them to firm up and make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Fruit balls are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Experiment with different fruits, nuts, and spices to create your own unique flavor combinations. Fruit balls are a great way to use up leftover fruit and they make a great addition to lunch boxes, picnics, and parties.
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