Soft & Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls

These soft chocolate-coconut balls melt in your mouth, offering a perfect blend of lovely coconut, rich chocolate, and a hint of rum. They are low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free—packed with protein, magnesium, and antioxidants. Best of all, no baking is required!

Perfect for kids' parties as an easy and neat dessert, a quick treat for unexpected visitors, or a healthy addition to your child's lunchbox.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup sweetener (such as Pyure Organic Stevia Blend)
2 tbsp raw cacao powder (such as Navitas Organics Raw Cacao Powder) (Note: If your child is sensitive to cocoa powder, substitute with peanut butter or peanut powder!)
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ to 1 tsp rum extract (optional)
1 additional cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Mix the dough In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until well incorporated. You are looking for a very soft dough texture that can still be molded. (Tip: If your dough is too hard, add a splash more coconut milk until you reach the desired softness. If it is too soft, add a little more shredded coconut to firm it up.)

2. Form the balls With wet hands, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a dish.

3. Coat in coconut Roll each ball in the extra cup of shredded coconut until the entire surface is evenly coated.

4. Chill and serve Place the coated balls back on the dish and let them chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This recipe yields approximately 20 servings.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Texture: Do not worry if the dough feels a bit too soft initially; it will firm up nicely while chilling in the fridge.
Fruity Surprise: Press a pitted, canned cherry into the center of each ball for an extra burst of delicious flavor.
Natural Sweetness: You can add a drizzle of raw maple syrup for a special taste profile.
Cocoa Alternative: If your child reacts poorly to cocoa powder, peanut butter or peanut powder makes a fantastic substitute.
Fun Toppings: Try rolling the balls in chocolate sprinkles for a fun twist (just remember to account for the extra sugar content!).

Nutritional Information

Based on the entire batch (approximately 20 servings):

Fat: 165 g
Carbohydrates: 57 g
Sugar: 7 g
Protein: 40 g

(Approximately 2 g of carbs per ball)

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