Strawberry Shortcake Bites (No Bake)

These are seriously so easy to make! If you love strawberry shortcake, you’re in for a treat—these little bites taste incredibly similar, and honestly, I might even prefer them to the real deal. They’re chewy, sweet, and have just the right hint of vanilla and coconut. Best of all? No baking required.

I found my dried strawberries at Target, but I’ve seen them at Trader Joe’s too. Just make sure they’re not freeze-dried—the texture is key here.

These make about 16 snack balls, and they’re perfect to keep in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go treat.

Ingredients (Makes ~16 balls):

• 1 cup (about 10) dates, pitted (If your dates are firm, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well)
• 1/2 cup dried strawberries (mine were sweetened)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 fresh strawberries, halved
• About 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes, for coating (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse the dates and dried strawberries until they’re broken down into small bits or form a sticky ball.
2. Add the cashews, macadamia nuts, vanilla extract, and fresh strawberries. Pulse again until well combined and the mixture holds together.
3. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls (golf ball size). The warmth of your hands will help the mixture stick together.
4. Pulse the coconut flakes in a blender or food processor to make them finer, then roll each ball in the coconut to coat.
5. Place in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes to set.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

I hope you love these as much as I do!

Follow me on Instagram at @Rachel.Master.Kitchen and tag me if you make these—I’d love to see your version!

Strawberry Shortcake Bites (No Bake)

Chewy, sweet, and have just the right hint of vanilla and coconut. Best of all? No baking required.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 16 balls

Ingredients

  

• cup or ~10 dates Pitted. If they are really hard, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well
• 1/2 cup dried strawberries mine were sweetened
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 fresh strawberries halved
• ~1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes for coating outside optional

Instructions

 

• Pulse dates and dried strawberries in a food processor until they’re in small pieces or a ball forms.
• Add cashews, macadamia nuts, vanilla extract and fresh strawberries. Pulse until combined.
• Carefully roll into 1-inch balls (about the size of golf balls), using the warmth of your hands to mold them together.
• Pulse the remaining 1/3 cup coconut flakes in a blender or the food processor. Dredge the outside of the balls with the coconut flake powder.
• To set, place in fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Will keep fresh in an air-tight bag or container for up to a week. Enjoy!

Keyword Dairy-free, Easy, Gluten-free, No-bake