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3-Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Balls
Easy 3-ingredient chocolate coconut balls are a delectable bite-sized treat for coconut lovers with a sweet and moist coconut center dipped in melted vegan chocolate. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally vegan!
Prep Time
20 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups of shredded coconut
- ¾ cups of cream of coconut (not coconut cream)
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- Flaky salt, garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut with the cream of coconut. Mix well until you feel all of the coconut is sticky. Add the other ¼ if needed.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture into your hand. Press the mixture into a tightly packed ball and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until you have used up all of the coconut mixture.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, add the vegan chocolate chips. Place the bowl in the microwave and melt the vegan chocolate for 35 seconds. Remove from the microwave, mix well, and microwave for another 35 seconds. Repeat the process until almost all of the vegan chocolate is melted. Do not over microwave the vegan chocolate or it could burn very quickly and get very dry.
- One by one, using tongs or your fingers, dip the coconut balls into the vegan chocolate. Allow it to drip some of the excess vegan chocolate and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all of the coconut balls are covered in vegan chocolate.
- Optionally, sprinkle some flaky salt and put the baking sheet back in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Notes
- Adjust the size: We like the bite-sized nature of 1 tbsp-sized balls, but make them slightly bigger (or smaller) if preferred.
- For a more tender texture: Pulse the coconut in a food processor to break it down slightly.
- The amount of liquid can vary: We’ve found that the dryness of the coconut can vary somewhat, so the amount of liquid needed may vary. Add just enough until the coconut is all sticky and the mixture is moldable.
- Enjoy it as balls or bars: To make Mound-like bars, spread the coconut mixture into a parchment-lined container and pour the vegan chocolate over the top. Chill, slice, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.