Chocolate Coconut Balls are an easy to make no bake chocolate, coconutty treat. Only one bowl and six ingredients needed for these dark chocolate covered treats. A healthier version of a classic mounds candy bar. Vegan, GF, Paleo, DF.
And since mounds just happens to be one of my favorites...
Plus with the holidays being right around the corner... I thought what better way to celebrate.
Okay, so maybe we don't need a special occasion to indulge in a little chocolate.
Especially since these chocolate balls are made with healthier good for ya ingredients....
REALLY making it okay to enjoy some chocolate year around, along with some of these Dark Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups and these Double Chocolate Truffles.
Cause it's all about choices when it comes to chocolate and candy for that matter.
It can taste good, be healthier for you and still suit all your dietary needs.
How to make chocolate coconut balls
First you'll want to gather all your ingredients..
And then you'll pulse together your coconut balls in the food processor before rolling into balls.
The last step is to dunk these babies into some dark chocolate.
Ingredients needed
- Shredded Coconut
- Maple Syrup
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Almond Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Coconut Oil
Once you've got your balls rolled out just chill them in the fridge to firm them up a bit before dunking them into the chocolate coating.
Recipe tips and notes
Make sure to pulse the ingredients together until the dough comes together in a sticky ball.
Use a one tablespoon cookie scoop for uniform size candies.
You can wet the cookie scoop a little for easier release...
And also dampen your hands while rolling out the balls.
Storage notes
My preferred method for storing them is in an airtight container in the fridge or even a large ziplock bag...
Just make sure it's airtight and if using a bag remove all the air before sealing.
You can store these in the fridge for about 4-6 weeks or you could freeze for even longer storage.
Other recipes you make like
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Chocolate Pecan Fudge (Paleo, GF, & Vegan)
Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Until next time- xoxo
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Coconut Balls (Vegan, Paleo, GF)
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes plus some for topping balls
- 6 tbsp. almond flour
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place coconut flakes, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract and coconut oil in food processor and combine till it forms a sticky ball (scraping down sides a few times).
- Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop roll each ball in the palm of your hand and then place on large plate or parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Place in the fridge and allow a minimum of 30 minutes to chill and harden up.
- Melt dark chocolate chips using a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon chilled balls 1 at a time in melted chocolate and swirl till coated and place back on parchment paper and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
- Repeat process till all balls are coated.
- Store in covered container in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted December 2018
Audrey B
Definitely use less flour if using coconut flour. Unfortunately, I did not read the comment about using less if substituting coconut flour until after I’ve made the recipe. Definitely too dry. I will have to try it again and reduce coconut flour.
Lisa R Petillo
Anyone ever try substituting coconut flour in this recipe and what was the outcome?
Michelle
How long will these keep for please? They look amazing! I’m thinking maybe making for Christmas gifts x
Stephanie
Thanks Michelle! If you keep them in a covered container in the fridge they should last about 2 weeks... if you need to keep them longer they should also freeze well.
Carmie Smith
What other flours can be used?
Stephanie
I haven't tested the recipe with any other flours so I'm not sure what the results would be. I would try coconut flour or finely ground oat flour if you need a substitute. If using coconut flour you'll need to use a lot less than the amount of almond flour, I'd say maybe 1 1/2 to 2 tbsps total of coconut flour. Let me know if you give it a try.
Kelly Anthony
These chocolate coconut balls look amazing and the best part is they are not filled with processed sugar. These will be the perfect little snack when I'm craving something sweet.
Stephanie
Thanks Kelly and yes perfect for all those sweet cravings 😍
Lisa Bynum
I was thinking as I read your post that they sounded a lot like Mounds candy -- which is my FAVE by the way. But then you said ... "if you’re a mounds candy kinda girl" I was like SOLD!
Stephanie
Yup Lisa! And my FAVE too 😉
Mary
I love how simple these are to make! I love good chocolate!
Pam Greer
My husband loves chocolate and coconut! I know he would love these healthy snacks! I can't wait to try them!
Emily
These look great. Are they Paleo?
Stephanie
Thanks Emily and yes they're Paleo friendly 😉
georgie
these look beautiful! I'd love to make some and wrap them up for my friends for Christmas!
Taylor W.
These look amazing! Love the coconut on top!