Healthy Chocolate Coconut Balls
These Chocolate Coconut Balls are decadent, made only with 6 ingredients and require no baking. Dairy free and can be made gluten-free.
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup cacao or cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/4 cup quick, rolled or quick cooking steel cut oats
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt coconut oil on low heat.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cacao powder and vanilla extract. Whisk in maple syrup.
- Add coconut flakes and oats, stir until well combined.
- Place mixture in a freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Line flat sheet or platter with parchment paper. Using small trigger scoop, form and roll golf size chocolate coconut balls placing on a platter.
- Freeze for 30 minutes. Enjoy chilled straight from the freezer or fridge.
Notes
- Serve: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Warm up on a counter for 5 minutes.
- Freeze: For up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for an hour or so or in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g