Description
These no-bake coconut cookie balls are a quick, wholesome treat with a luscious chocolate surprise inside. Naturally sweetened and gluten-free, they're perfect as a healthier snack or dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond flour, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- Press a small indentation into each ball with your finger or the back of a spoon.
- Place a chocolate chip or small piece of chocolate in the center of each ball.
- Roll the ball again gently to seal the chocolate inside.
- Place the cookie balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Use oat or sunflower seed flour for a nut-free version.
To make vegan, use maple syrup and vegan chocolate.
Dip in melted chocolate for an extra decadent version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
