Easy Strawberry Chocolates With Oats (No – Bake, 5 Ingredients)
These easy strawberry chocolates with oats are a simple no-bake treat. They contain only five affordable ingredients you can find anywhere. To make them, blend fresh strawberries, rolled oats, dates, and coconut in a food processor. Roll the mixture into small balls and dip them in melted chocolate. The result is a light, fresh-tasting dessert that feels indulgent without refined sugar. Make them ahead and keep them in the fridge for a quick snack, a healthy dessert, or a Valentine’s Day treat.
Why You’ll Love These Easy Strawberry Chocolates
Easy – If you ever enjoyed playing with playdough as a child, you can make this recipe. The food processor does most of the work. You only need to roll bite-sized balls and dip them in melted chocolate.
Delicious – Strawberries and chocolate are a classic combination. The subtle hint of coconut makes every bite creamy, light, and balanced.
Naturally flavored – Unlike most store-bought chocolates, these homemade strawberry chocolates contain no artificial flavors or colors. Both the strawberry flavor and the natural pink color come from real strawberries.
Nutritious – Rolled oats, strawberries, coconut, and dates are nutrient-dense ingredients. They provide fiber, vitamins, plant-based protein, and healthy fats.
Customizable – Choose your favorite chocolate to make these treats vegan, dairy-free, or refined sugar-free, depending on your needs.
Equipment
- Food processor – to blend and mix the ingredients together.
- Measuring supps and spoons – to measure the ingredients properly.
- Foot storage containers with lids -to store the strawberry chocolates in the refrigerator.
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Helpful tips
Remove the pits from the dates – Always check and remove all pits before blending to protect your food processor.
Blend to your preferred texture – Process the mixture until it reaches the consistency you like. Blend longer for a smoother texture or pulse briefly if you prefer chunkier strawberry chocolates.
Make evenly sized balls – For a neat and uniform look, use a measuring tablespoon to scoop the mixture before rolling. Even sizes also help the chocolates chill and set evenly.
Melt the chocolate gently –
You can melt the chocolate using one of these methods:
- Double boiler: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Microwave: Heat the chocolate in short 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each round to prevent overheating.
Chill before serving – Refrigerate the strawberry chocolates before serving to help them keep their shape and prevent the chocolate coating from melting.
Serving the Strawberry chocolates
Serve them cold, straight from the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
Enjoy them as a light dessert or a quick snack.
Pack them in a lunch bag with an ice pack for busy mornings, road trips, or an on-the-go treat.
Storing
Store the strawberry chocolates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Keep them chilled to help the chocolate coating stay firm.
You can also freeze them for 3–4 months. Serve them straight from the freezer as a refreshing, cold treat.
Easy Strawberry Chocolates With Oats
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole raw strawberries about 5 oz, or 8 large strawberries
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 large pitted dates
- melted chocolate of choice
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and pat them dry. Clean them from the leaves and stems. Remove the pits from the dates.
- Add the oats, shredded coconut, strawberries and pitted dates in a food processor and blend until the mixture looks like a sticky dough.
- Melt your chocolate in a bowl. If it is too thick add some coconut oil. Read the blog post for different methods of melting chocolate.
- Form bite-sized balls from the oat mixture. Try to make them evenly sized.
- Use a fork to dip each ball in melted chocolate. Drain the excess chocolate and place it on a tray or a plate. Repeat until all of your oat balls are coated with chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Serve as a dessert or a snack.
- Refrigerate leftover chocolates up to a week. Freeze for 3 months.
Notes
Other Strawberry Chocolate recipes you might like
Chocolate Strawberry Panna Cotta
Strawberry Tiramisu with White Chocolate. Easy No Bake Dessert