These chocolate coconut balls are healthier and the perfect no-bake holiday dessert. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and you’ll only need 3 ingredients to make them.
Why you will love this recipe
- You’ll only need 3 ingredients to make this recipe!
- These chocolate coconut balls are vegan and gluten-free.
- This recipe is super easy to make, no-bake, and a healthier holiday treat! Honestly, I make them all year round.
Ingredients for this recipe
Shredded desiccated coconut: Use your favorite brand.
Coconut condensed milk: At room temperature.
Chocolate: Melt your favorite chocolate bar.
How to make this recipe
Mix the shredded coconut and condensed coconut milk into a large bowl.
Line a plate with parchment paper, roll the coconut mixture into balls, and place them on the plate.
Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up the balls.
Then, remove your coconut balls from the fridge. Melt the chocolate, dip the coconut balls in chocolate and place them on a cooling rack. Sprinkle more shredded coconut on top before they harden.
Put the tray into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate.
How long do chocolate balls last in the fridge?
You can store these coconut chocolate balls on an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Tips for making this recipe
Roll into balls tip: Melt a little bit of coconut oil to rub in your hands before rolling the coconut mixture into balls to help avoid sticking.
Use coconut condensed milk at room temperature: Ensure your condensed coconut milk is at room temperature to facilitate mixing.
Use a baking rack: Using a baking rack will help the chocolate evenly spread around the coconut ball.
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Chocolate Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- 7 oz chocolate bar melted (200 g)
- 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp coconut condensed milk 175 g
- 1 1/2 cups shredded desiccated coconut 110 g
Instructions
- Mix the shredded coconut and condensed coconut milk into a large bowl.
- Line a plate with parchment paper, roll the coconut mixture into balls, and place them on the plate.
- Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up the balls.
- Then, remove your coconut balls from the fridge. Melt the chocolate, dip the coconut balls in chocolate and place them on a cooling rack. Sprinkle more shredded coconut on top before they harden.
- Put the tray into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate.