'Snow Balls' - easy to pick up & tasty!
October 28, 2016
: 13 balls
: 2 min
: 1 min
: 3 min
: Easy
These SUPER easy Snow Balls are a staple in our family for #myblwer Ava. They are suitable for 6mo+ they are nice and soft to chew on and so easy to handle without the mess. We have been offering these to Ava since she was 6mo, I wanted a breakfast that I could offer Ava without the mess, easy to pick up and full of nutrition. They are so easy to make, I usually prepare them on Sunday evening and they will last a few days. I offer these to bub for breakfast or snacks when are busy (which is always hehe) and on the run. These balls include full fat greek yogurt which is a great source of calcium for growing babies! Ava does not drink cows milk, so this was a great way to get more calcium into Ava's diet.
Ingredients
- 55 grams (half cup) of raw quick oats or whole oats
- 4 big heap tablespoons of full fat greek yogurt (or for a dairy free option use coconut yogurt).
- 1x handful of blueberries (or any fruit you have at home ie cut up strawberries, grated pear, or apple, cut up kiwi or banana!)
- 55 grams (half cup) of shredded or desiccated coconut (to use in the balls and for coating the balls)
- Additional or optional change up the balls by adding in a tablespoon of chia seeds, flaxmeal, some peanut butter, crushed walnuts, almond butter you name it
Directions
- Step 1 In a bowl combine raw oats, yogurt, *blueberries (*or your choice of fruit), feel free to squish/break in half the blueberries into the mixture so the flavour is throughout the snow balls. Also add 1/4 cup of coconut until the mixture becomes a sticky, wet consistency. (see photos below)
- Step 2 Once combined, wet your hands with water and roll out individual little balls about the size of your babies fist onto a prepared plate with coconut (which will prevent them from sticking to each other).
- Step 3 They are now ready to eat! OR store the balls in the fridge for up to a 4 days. Either make them the night before ready for breakfast the next day OR make them on the spot! How to serve for a 6-8month old BLWer: serve only two balls onto the highchair tray. If bub wants more offer more. For an 8 month old+ serve exactly the same. To freeze: store them in the freezer (not touching each other) for up to 3 months. To defrost: take snow balls out of freezer, place a plate on bench top for only 30 minutes to defrost OR place in the fridge overnight (or 2hrs in fridge) to defrost. I usually leave a few in the fridge to have them on hand for a quick and easy breakfast or snacks over the next few days.
Hi there.
Just wondering if rolled oats would work in this recipe? Also, I always hear about soaking oats to make them kinder to your belly, does the yogurt help with this?
Thanks.
Yes rolled oats will work ? the yogurt softens them ? enjoy -let me know how bub goes? Xx
These are great! I added finely chopped dried apricot- my baby loved them. Thankyou ?
Can these be frozen?
yes sure can! they freeze really well.
Hi, how much almond butter and chia seeds do you add?
Usually a teaspoon of Chia and a teaspoon of almond butter ?
Any idea for dairy free options?
Coconut yogurt ?
I just made these and I found using 4 tablespoons of Greek yogurt worked better. Looking forward to tasting tomorrow
Thanks for the feedback x
Do you use shredded coconut?
Yes ?
Hey- can you freeze these? š
I havenāt tried, they may go a little soggy. Let me know how u go if you tried? X
Yes you can freeze them. To defrost: leave out of the freezer for approx 30min or place into the fridge overnight x
Just wanted to ask, how come Ava doesn’t drink cows milk? Is that just her preference?
She drinks it in cereal and porridge. She never had a bottle as I breast fed her and she loves water! Just never really took to āa glass of milkā but she gets plenty of calcium from other sources and still has milk. ? x
Hi
Is there an alternative for coating them in coconut? I am not a fan of coconut and would like to make a batch for me for easy on the go work food?
Thanks
almond meal ! xx
Hi! What do you think about using 20% fat sour cream instead of Creek Yogurt?
Might not taste as nice. But could try!
Hi, what are some good alternatives to dessicated coconut? Is wheat germ or sesame powder ok?
you could try quineo puffs or buckwheat puffs or just don’t put coconut in them and make them into yo-yo balls.
we sometime roll them in almond meal and no coconut.
How long do these last? Can I make ahead and keep for 2 days?
sure can! they last for about 3 days in the fridge. OR you can freeze them and to defrost put in a container in the fridge overnight. they freeze really well! x
thank you xx
Hi. Is there another possibility to coconut Yoghurt for a dairy free option not so easy to find where I live or frightfully expensive. Taking a chance here. Love you recipes thanks so much x
Thanks for your lovely message.
Regarding yoghurts that are dairy free, try soya yogurt or oat yogurt (not sure if your local shop has that) Any dairy free options work just fine. X
My son loves these! So glad I found this site. He really dropped his milk intake when he started weaning so Iād been looking for creative ways to get more calcium in him. He gobbles these up and I give him some orange slices with it to help him absorb the calcium. All your recipes that Iāve tried have been hits! Thank you x
Oh so glad to hear! Thanks for sharing your feedback lovely xx