Coconut Balls – Healthy No-Bake Coconut Truffles Recipe
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These healthy no-bake coconut balls are amazing! So moist and chewy and full of coconut flavor!
Calling all coconut lovers! If you just can’t get enough coconut, you are going to absolutely love these healthy coconut truffles! The coconut flavor is really intense, and the texture is super moist and chewy! They taste like the filling of “Almond Joy” candy!
Chew this little coconut ball and taste the smooth moist coconut in every bite! Once you ate one, you’ll be bound to reach for another. They are so deliciously addictive! This is a perfect clean eating treat!
Best of all, this stuff is healthy! Healthy truffles? Yes, gimme a healthy coconut truffle any time! These coconut balls are raw, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and free from refined sugar. They are made with simple wholesome ingredients: shredded coconut, coconut oil, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
These no-bake coconut truffles are so cute and white, they are like little snowballs! They make a great addition to any dessert table!
Since coconut is very high in protein, these coconut balls are extremely filling! This awesome feature makes them really versatile: call them “coconut truffles” and serve them for dessert, or call them “coconut energy balls” and serve them for a snack! Eat these epic coconut balls any time of the day!
How To Make No-Bake Coconut Balls
Making these healthy coconut balls is really easy. This is a no-bake recipe, meaning all the ingredients stay raw and you don’t have to cook or bake anything!
To make coconut balls, put coconut flakes, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla in a blender or food processor (the exact quantities are listed in the recipe card on the bottom of this article). Process until smooth, then roll the mixture with your hands into balls.
Put some coconut flakes on a plate, then dip the coconut balls in coconut flakes. Put dipped coconut balls on a parchment-paper-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve. Enjoy the coconut deliciousness!
If you like these healthy no-bake coconut balls, you will also love these other easy healthy desserts:
Coconut Date Truffles – another amazing healthy truffle recipe for coconut lovers! These ones are naturally sweetened with dates and have cocoa powder added for chocolate taste :)
Coconut Flour Vanilla Mug Cake – this gluten-free single serving vanilla cake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and tastes amazing!
2-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons – a classic coconut cookie with just two simple ingredients! So easy to make and so yummy!
Chocolate Mug Cake Made With Coconut Flour – this gluten-free chocolate mug cake is so rich, moist and delicious! Coconut flour is like magic!
Healthy No-Bake Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes divided
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Put 2 cups of coconut flakes, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Put the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut flakes on a plate.
- Line another large plate with parchment paper.
- Roll the coconut mixture into 1-inch balls, then dip the coconut balls in coconut flakes. Put the coconut balls on parchment-paper-lined plate.
- Put the plate with coconut balls in a refrigerator and chill for at least one hour.
Thanks for the coconut balls. I toasted coconut and pecans in butter for this. It was yummy. I also added cocoa and peanut butter to another batch. We enjoyed that one too. <3
Thank you for this coconut balls recipe! You hit it right on for
flavor, healthy treat and
Deliciousness!!!
I’d like to keep these handy in the refrigerator at all times!
I find I do not crave sweets after one of these nuggets of satisfaction.
The blend of coconut and maple syrup made them sweet without being overly sugary. This is my energy booster
Perfect for when I’m craving something sweet but still want to stick to healthier choices!