Healthy Chocolate Coconut Balls

Chocolate Coconut Balls are easy, decadent and made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients. They will be your new favorite healthier dessert!

Ingredients for Chocolate Coconut Balls

• Coconut oil: For this recipe you cannot substitute with any other oil. It has to be coconut oil because it is the only oil that can solidify.
• Cacao or cocoa powder: I use cacao powder. It is less processed than cocoa powder. But you can use either. Some readers have had success using carob powder.
• Maple syrup: I prefer maple syrup to honey because it mixes and tastes better. You can also use brown rice syrup, agave or date syrup.
• Coconut flakes: Use unsweetened coconut flakes. You can’t skip the shredded coconut because it “makes” the balls. You can’t replace them with coconut flour either because the flour is too “thirsty” and the recipe will not work.
• Oats: Quick oats, rolled oats or quick cooking steel cut oats work. Use gluten free, if needed.
• Vanilla extract: Use pure one for best flavor.

How to Make Healthy Chocolate Coconut Balls

1. Melt coconut oil: In a medium saucepan on low heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, remove from heat.
2. Combine the ingredients: First, mix in the cacao powder and vanilla into the coconut oil. Next, whisk in the maple syrup. Finally, stir in the coconut flakes and oats until well combined.
3. Freeze the mixture: Just 10 minutes in the freezer! If using refrigerated maple syrup, chocolate mixture will harden while mixing. You might not need to place it in a freezer before rolling. Also honey might require extra time whisking as it is quite solid.
4. Make the balls: Use a small cookie scoop and form the balls. Place the balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then pop the baking sheet back into the freezer for another 30 minutes.

Optional Add-In’s

• Orange zest for an orange chocolate taste.
• Pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate profile.
• Dash of espresso powder for an even more intense chocolate taste.
• Pinch of cinnamon to add a warm spicy taste (like Mexican hot chocolate).
• Maca powder for an earthy taste.
• Dried sour cherry in the center for a “chocolate covered cherry”.

How to Store

Store: Best to keep these chocolate balls in an airtight container in the fridge. They will remain fresh for up to 7 days (if they last that long).

Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw on the counter for an hour or so or in the fridge overnight before enjoying.

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More No Bake Chocolate Desserts to Try

• Chocolate rice krispie treats
• Homemade crunch bars
• No bake peanut butter oat cups
• Date snickers
• Healthy rum balls
• Homemade peanut butter cups