Best 9 Fruit Balls Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fruits with a delectable crumbly texture? Look no further! Fruit balls are a perfect fusion of flavors and textures, offering a burst of fruity goodness enrobed in a crispy and crumbly coating. Whether you prefer the tangy sweetness of citrus fruits or the juicy allure of berries, the versatility of fruit balls allows you to experiment with various flavors, creating a unique and delectable experience with each bite. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can easily craft these delectable morsels at home. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the world of fruit balls, discovering the best recipes and techniques to create this irresistible treat.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY FRUIT BALLS



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This is a confection shaped like a strawberry.

Provided by willi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups shredded coconut
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients except the 3 ounce box of gelatin. Cover mixture and place in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, roll mixture into strawberry shapes.
  • Place the 3 ounce box of gelatin in a plate, and roll the shaped strawberries in the gelatin until coated. Place bits of mint leaves to create the stems; secure the stems with a piece of toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 81.4 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

DRIED FRUIT BALLS



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If you love to camp and enjoy the great outdoors as much as my family, here is a take along snack that is sure to please. Using my dehyrator compacts so many things and makes them easy to take along since it removes the need for refrigeration.

Provided by Steel Magnolia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h25m

Yield 30 balls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried dates
1/2 cup dried calimyrna fig
1/2 cup prunes or 1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins (regular or golden)
1 cup crushed walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop dates, figs, prunes/apricots and raisins.
  • In a medium bowl, mix chopped fruit with nuts and seeds.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Shape into 1/2-1" balls.
  • Roll in coconut.
  • Dry in your dehydrator at 135º for 4 to 6 hours, or until crisp on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.8

FRUIT BALLS



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These nutty treats are sweet and chocolaty. Currants, dates, pecans and honey are blended into a dough, and formed into candies.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup currants
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup sunflower seeds
⅔ cup chopped pecans
½ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup honey
1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the dates, sunflower seeds, pecans, raisins, and cocoa powder. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in honey. Press into 1 inch balls, and roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

COCONUT FRUIT BALLS



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Healthy little treats for people with sweet tooths. I've made these during the holiday season to bring to functions and was enjoyed by all. I'm really finicky on getting all the dried fruit the same size so it took me a little longer then 20 mins to put this recipe together.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 15 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup sultana, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon condensed milk
1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Finely chopped sultanas, dates and apricots and place them in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Add cinnamon and mix well.
  • Add enough condensed milk (roughly a tablespoon) to make it sticky so the fruit sticks together more easily.
  • Place a teaspoon of mixture in palm of hand and mould/squish/squeezing mixture into a small ball.
  • Place desiccated coconut on plate and roll balls in desiccated coconut, coating the whole ball.
  • Store in refrigerator until your ready to use.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 0.7

PISTACHIO FRUIT BALLS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ounces (approximately 1 cup) roasted pistachios
4 ounces (approximately 1 cup) dried cherries
2 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) dried apricots
2 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) golden raisins
2 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) pitted dates
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons creme de cassis

Steps:

  • Put the pistachios in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, but not powdery. Divide in half into 2 separate bowls and set aside.
  • Put the cherries, apricots, raisins, and dates through a food grinder using the medium-grind blade. Add to the bowl with half of the pistachios. Add the orange juice and creme de cassis to the mixture and combine, using your hands, until the liquid is evenly distributed throughout. Shape the mixture into 24 walnut size balls and roll them in the remaining chopped pistachios. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

NO-BAKE FRUIT BALLS



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These are very delicious cookie balls with marshmallows and maraschino cherries rolled in coconut. I like to make them every year for my Christmas cookie platter. The kids just love these , course so do the adults. "Photo and recipe provided courtesy of Kraft Food & Family magazine, www.kraftfoods.com. For more information or...

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c jet-puffed miniature marshmallows
2 c honey maid graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c chopped red maraschino cherries
1/2 c chopped green maraschino cherries
1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c chopped planters pecans
3 c baker's angel flake coconut

Steps:

  • 1. COMBINE marshmallows, cracker crumbs, cherries, sweetened condensed milk and pecans; mix well.
  • 2. SHAPE dough evenly into 5 dozen balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in coconut until evenly coated.
  • 3. REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
  • 4. kraft kitchens tips : HOW TO EASILY CUT CHERRIES Use clean kitchen scissors to easily cut up the cherries. COOKING KNOW-HOW Use a small scoop or level measuring tablespoon to measure out the dough for the balls.

RAW VEGAN CHOCOLATE FRUIT BALLS



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My mom and I make these raw fruit balls all the time and they are absolutely delicious. We use raw almonds, cashews and macadamias as our nutty blend. But you could use any nuts that tickle your festive fancy. Just know that each nut mix will yield a treat of a different personality. Roll out these vegan treats. They make great snacks in school or work lunch boxes; great power snacks for a long work out; or a great little bite to put beside a cup of herbal tea. These will last in a sealed glass container in the fridge for weeks. But they never do!

Provided by The Blender Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 14-20 Balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup nuts raw almonds, cashews, macadamias
1/2 cup organic pitted chopped dates
1/2 cup dried chopped apricot
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 drops of natural almond essence
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Mix the coconut and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside for rolling.
  • Put all other ingredients in a food processor, and slowly add in the orange juice if it doesn't bind together completely.
  • Roll into small balls and coat with the coconut mixture.
  • Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge.

FRUIT AND POPCORN BALLS



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Make and share this Fruit and Popcorn Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups dried cranberries (nuts, may be substituted for part of the 2 cups of fruit. cashews, peanuts, shelled sunflower seeds) or 2 cups dried fruit (nuts, may be substituted for part of the 2 cups of fruit. cashews, peanuts, shelled sunflower seeds)

Steps:

  • Butter a very large bowl. Add popped popcorn and your selection of the 2 cups of fruit and/or nuts. I like 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries and 1/2 cup chopped cashews.
  • Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, and juice until just boiling. Pour over dry ingredients in bowl.
  • Butter hands with additional butter or cooking spray and form into tennis size balls. Compact lightly to get the mixture to hold a ball shape. Set aside. Wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap.
  • Option: The balls can be drizzled with melted chocolate for gift giving. I like to use white chocolate on the cranberry/ cashew ones. After wrapping with plastic wrap, I tie with a burgandy colored ribbon.

RAW VEGAN CHOCOLATE FRUIT BALLS



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     No-Cook     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Vegan     Raw

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup nuts - raw almonds, cashews, macadamias
1/2 cup organic pitted chopped dates
1/2 cup dried chopped apricots
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
a couple of drops - 1/8 tsp of natural almond essence
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the coconut and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside for rolling. 2. Put all other ingredients in a food processor, and slowly add in the orange juice if it doesn't bind together completely. 3. Roll into small balls and coat with the coconut mixture. 4. Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge.

Tips

  • If you want your fruit balls to be extra moist, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the mixture.
  • If you want your fruit balls to have a more pronounced flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • You can use any type of fruit you like to make fruit balls. Some popular options include bananas, apples, mangoes, and strawberries.
  • If you are using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before adding it to the mixture.
  • Fruit balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Conclusion

Fruit balls are a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and they can also help you to satisfy your sweet tooth. Fruit balls are also a convenient snack that can be easily packed for lunch or on-the-go. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a fruit ball recipe that you love.

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