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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Published: May 8, 2018 · Modified: Jul 11, 2023 by James Wythe · This post may contain affiliate links

    Chocolate Almond & Coconut Balls

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    Extremely simple and delicious Chocolate Almond & Coconut Balls using just 5 easily sourced naturally gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free ingredients.

    They are perfect for when entertaining family or friends and if you have kids they will really enjoy making these.

    Great for a quick dessert or even as a snack and will last for a long time in the fridge so you don’t have to eat them all at once!

    Chocolate Almond Coconut Balls

    Recipe

    Chocolate Coconut Balls served on a plate.

    Chocolate Coconut Balls

    An easy to make healthy snack that are packed full of flavour.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Freezeing Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 balls
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: James Wythe
    Cost: £4

    Ingredients

    • 70 g desiccated coconut
    • 70 g ground almonds
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

    Ingredient for the chocolate:

    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 12.5 g cacao powder
    • Small pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • To a mixing bowl add the desiccated coconut, ground almonds, melted coconut oil and maple syrup and mix thoroughly.
    • Simply roll the mix into even size balls and place on a small baking tray lined with baking paper (making sure the tray will fit into your freezer). Place the balls into the freezer for 8 minutes whilst you make the chocolate sauce.
    • To a Bain Marie add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and salt and mix.
    • Slowly add the cacao powder whisking it into the sauce until smooth.
    • Remove the balls from the freezer and simply evenly coat each with the chocolate sauce before placing back onto the tray and placing in the freezer for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
    Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
    To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 
    To Freeze: These truffles will stay good in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months.
    Tip 1: Don’t skip the freezer steps! You want to make sure the insides harden before covering in chocolate and that they then harden again before enjoying.
    Tip 2: Try different toppings for fun variations! You could use powdered sugar, desiccated coconut, peppermint pieces, and more!
    Tip 3: If you don’t have a bain-marie, you can make your own! Bring some water to a simmer in a pot. Find a container that will fit snugly over the pot without touching the water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g

    Please note that Nutrition information is a rough estimate

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    LOVE chocolate? Then make sure you also try my “3 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles“

    Creating these balls? Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @healthylivingjames Facebook @healthylivingjames or Twitter @healthylivingJW so I can see what you create! Want to save it for later then pin it on Pinterest @healthylivingJW

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    1. Carla says

      February 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      Hi James,

      Can you please let us know if this would work with agave instead of maple syrup?

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      • Healthy Living James says

        February 17, 2020 at 10:47 am

        Hey Carla, yep Agave is a fine substitute for maple syrup in all my recipes 🙂 enjoy!

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