Chocolate Almond & Coconut Balls

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!

Recipe

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“

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