Apple bliss balls or logs [nut free, refined sugar free]

If you have school aged children, having a variety of healthy nut free snacks is a must. These apple bliss balls (or, if you’re in a rush or, ehm, feeling lazy, logs) are just that. They also come together quickly and easily, and last well stored in the fridge (so you can make one batch and get at least a week’s worth of lunch box snacks out of it). And the best thing about them? Kids love discovering these in their lunch boxes.
Apple bliss balls – only 5 ingredients
To make these apple bliss balls (or logs), you only need five ingredients and a food processor.
- dried dates
- dried apple chips (we like Bare apple chips)
- seeds (we like a mix of pepitas and sunflower seeds)
- sultanas
- desiccated coconut for rolling
See? They’re all good for you. No refined sugar in sight and also no nuts. It turns out that dried apple chips replace nuts quite well in bliss balls.
That said, there is quite a bit of natural sugar in dates and sultanas so don’t go crazy – these should still be a treat.
How do I make these little snacks?
Whether you’re making apple bliss balls or logs (or if you just don’t know yet), you need to make your mixture first. Place all the ingredients except for coconut in a food processor and blitz. If you have a small processor, you may want to start with the dates first, then add apple chips and then the seeds and sultanas, so your appliance does not overheat.
If you’re making bliss balls, then simply roll them out and in some coconut. Place them in a sealed container in the fridge to store.

If you’re making apple logs, then separate the mixture into four equal(ish) parts, then roll each into a log. Place the logs in a small baking dish lined with baking paper (or on a platter) and place in a fridge until firm enough to cut (about 1 or 2 hours). Then chop the logs into small bite sized pieces and store in the fridge in a sealed container.

Apple bliss balls or logs [nut free, refined sugar free]
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried dates
- 2/3 cup dried apple chips
- 1/2 cup seeds (we like a mix of pepitas and sunflower seeds)
- heaped 1/2 cup sultanas
- desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except for coconut) into a food processor and blitz until fully incorporated but not totally smooth (you want a bit of texture).
- If you have a small processor, don't overcrowd it – start with the dates and once they are blitzed, add the apple chips, then blitz those, and then add the seeds and sultanas in turn.
- Roll mixture into balls or logs and roll in the desiccated coconut to coat.
- If making logs, pop them into the fridge for an hour or two before cutting into pieces – it will be easier.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes
Recipe notes
The balls or log pieces will last about a week in the fridge. They’re perfect as a little healthy treat for kids’ lunch boxes.


36 Comments
Laura
What a great snack idea, Katerina! Perfect when a sweet snack is all I want!
Katerina
Exactly my thinking, Laura! Thank you!
Silvia
Such an easy recipe, HEALTHY and DELICIOUS made with few good ingredients!
Katerina
Thanks so much for your comment, Silvia!!
Amy Aed
These all look absolutely delicious! I’m currently super super hungry, so something like this would be pretty ideal right now!
Hope you’re having a good week! 🙂
Amy x Wandering Everywhere
Katerina
Thanks so much, Amy! Happy Thursday!
Shannon
What an EXCELLENT idea! These sound so delicious! What a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth with natural sugar. Love that these are nut free, I never would have thought to use apple chips! Such a fabulous recipe Katerina!
Katerina
Thank you so much Shannon, much appreciated!
Ashley
I love dates and apples, so this is soooo up my alley! Yum!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Katerina
Thanks very much Ashley!
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
Forget about the kids- I’d like to gobble them all up myself! (just kidding, of course)…
Katerina
Haha.. Thanks Fran! Don’t blame you, I’ve snuck quite a few of these myself!
Christie
Your Apple bliss balls look so good Katerina and I love the usage of apples in this recipe! A great way to get in some extra fiber!
Katerina
Thank you – I’ve used them mostly because they are not nuts but also because of the lovely taste. But you’re right, extra fiber is also an advantage!
Rosemary
I absolutely LOVE this idea of making them into a log form. I was laughing to myself because I have these grand ideas of making all the home made snacks… and then rolling individual balls takes so long!! I will definitely be trying this idea 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much, Rosemary! The logs are definitely much quicker!
Lovely
These look delicious, would love to make them!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Katerina
Thank you Lovely!
monika
My fiance loves them: D
Katerina
Yay, wonderful! Thanks Monika!
Laura Bambrick
These look so tasty! I love how healthy all the ingredients are and how easy they are to make!
Katerina
Thanks Laura!
jodie filogomo
This is a great way to make them. I used to roll them in individual balls, but that’s so much extra work. Leave it to you to find a better way.
XOOX
Jodie
Katerina
Thanks so much Jodie! It does save some time – very important these days!
Renuka
This looks so much fun! A typical wintry snack that you can pop in your mouth every now and then. Thanks for this recipe, Katerina!
Katerina
Thanks Renuka!
Alexandra
Such a delicious snack – I love the idea of making it in a log!
Katerina
Thanks so much Alexandra! The logs are perfect if you’re in a rush.
Linger
I love EVERYTHING about these balls/logs – how healthy they are, how easy they would be to make and how handy they are to grab out of the fridge for an “anytime” yummy snack! Thanks so much for sharing!
Katerina
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
BarbaraFrenchVegan
I love how simple and delicious these bliss balls look. It’s so easy to make them and enjoy a bowl :).
Katerina
Thanks very much Barbara!
Rach
What a great snack! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Katerina
Thanks so much Rach!
Simone
These balls look so delish! You make me hungry now lol.
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Katerina
Thanks very much Simone!