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No Bake Coconut Balls Recipe

4.9 from 141 reviews

Delightfully soft and melt-in-your-mouth no-bake coconut balls, perfect as a keto-friendly fat bomb or a vegan treat. These easy-to-make coconut snowballs combine unsweetened desiccated coconut, almond flour, and sweeteners with coconut oil and water to create a sticky dough that you shape into bite-sized balls. Enjoy them immediately or chilled for a refreshing snack with minimal carbs.

Ingredients

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Keto Snowballs – Crystal Sweetener

  • 1 ½ cups Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut
  • ½ cup Almond Flour (preferably super-fine, blanched almond flour for a white color)
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sweetener (Monk fruit, Xylitol, or Erythritol)
  • ⅓ cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted)

Vegan Snowballs – Liquid Sweetener, Oil Free

  • 1 ½ cups Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut
  • ½ cup Almond Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar-Free Maple Syrup, Blue Agave, Maple Syrup, or Honey (if not vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons Water or Coconut Water (add 2 extra tablespoons if too dry)
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Coconut Extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)

Decoration – Optional

  • ¼ cup Powdered Erythritol or desiccated coconut for rolling or sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Work Surface: Cover a plate with parchment paper and set it aside to place the shaped coconut balls later.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor fitted with the S blade, add the unsweetened desiccated coconut, almond flour, your choice of sweetener (crystal or liquid depending on recipe), melted coconut oil (if using), and water.
  3. Process Mixture: Process the mixture on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until it forms a sticky, wet dough that is easy to handle and shape into balls. If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add an additional tablespoon of water, up to a total of 2 tablespoons, and process again.
  4. Shape Coconut Balls: Stop the processor and scoop out some dough into your hands. Roll into balls about golf-ball size. Place the balls on the prepared parchment-lined plate. Repeat until you have formed approximately 16 balls.
  5. Decorate: Optionally sprinkle powdered erythritol on top or roll balls in extra desiccated coconut for decoration.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve immediately for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They can also be frozen and enjoyed frozen, half-frozen, or thawed.

Notes

  • Nutrition is based on keto coconut balls using sugar-free crystal sweetener (erythritol).
  • Net carbs per ball are approximately 1.2 grams.
  • Using super-fine blanched almond flour results in whiter coconut balls; almond meal from unblanched almonds yields speckled, less-white balls.
  • Alternative flours: If allergic to nuts, sesame seed flour or sunflower seed flour can be used as keto-approved substitutes for almond flour.
  • These coconut balls store well for up to 2 weeks refrigerated and can also be frozen for longer storage.
  • Avoid using coconut flour as it absorbs too much moisture and prevents the dough from binding properly.
  • A food processor is recommended for best results; mixing by hand may require adjusting water amounts to achieve the right consistency.
  • Consume in moderation due to high fat content to maintain keto or weight management goals.

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