Step 1: Blend Dates - Place fresh Medjool dates into a food processor. Blend on high for about 30 to 45 seconds until finely chopped and resembling a sticky mass.

Step 2: Add Raspberries - Incorporate the freeze-dried raspberries into the mixture. Pulse for about 30 seconds until powdered and evenly distributed.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients - Add cashew butter, unsweetened shredded coconut, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, hot water, and sea salt. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.

Step 4: Check Consistency - Check the mixture's consistency; add hot water in small increments if too dry, or more shredded coconut if too wet.

Step 5: Form Balls - Portion out the mixture and roll each scoop into firm balls, aiming for golf ball-sized spheres.

Step 6: Coat (optional) - Roll each bliss ball in a mixture of shredded coconut and crushed freeze-dried raspberry dust.

Step 7: Freeze - Arrange rolled bliss balls on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for about 30 minutes.

Step 8: Storage - Transfer the firm bliss balls to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.