5.0 from 30 votes
Chocolate Coconut Balls
These vegan Chocolate Coconut Balls are made with simple ingredients that come together in a delicious and sweet dessert that tastes like Almond Joy bar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ounces chocolate chips doesn’t have to be vegan
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend shredded coconut and cashews until mixture is finely chopped. Add maple syrup, and blend more until mixture is slightly sticky.
- Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop and roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture into a small ball and place the ball in a parchment-lined storage container. Repeat with the remaining mixture and allow the balls to set in the fridge until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Stir to combine. Use a fork to dip the coconut balls in the chocolate mixture to coat it all over. Return the chocolate covered coconut balls to parchment paper and repeat with the remaining coconut balls.
- Set the balls back in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set, about 20 more minutes. Store the ball tightly sealed, in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 14 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2balls
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
246mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2balls | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.