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May 6, 2021

Chocolate Coconut Balls Recipe

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No-bake, gluten-free chocolate coconut balls recipe made with coconut flour and covered with shredded coconut. This chocolate coconut balls recipe is perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers. 

gluten free chocolate coconut balls

As a kid, I remember my mum making this recipe with crushed digestive biscuits. My sister and I would always fight for the last chocolate coconut ball piece. She obviously would always win because I’m the eldest and need to be more responsible. Today, this recipe is still my sister’s favorite and must-make when she comes back home. However, since I can’t have gluten anymore, I decided to substitute the biscuits with coconut flour. I know I can replace the digestive biscuits with gluten-free biscuits, but honestly, gluten-free biscuits are a hassle to buy and are pretty expensive. 

Also, what I love the most about coconut flour is that you don’t need to bake it—making it the perfect substitute for biscuits in this recipe. It also increases the coconut flavor making the coconut balls even more delicious. If you love coconut as much as I do try out this coconut cupcake recipe.

This chocolate coconut balls recipe is straightforward to make and requires almost zero effort. To make this recipe, all you need is the following:

  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar 
  • Granulated Sugar 
  • Vanilla Extract 
  • Coconut Flour 
  • Coconut Milk Powder 
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk 
  • Shredded Coconut for decoration 

Making the Chocolate Coconut Balls

To make the dough, we will start by heating the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan until the butter and sugar melt. 

After removing the saucepan from the heat, we can add in the vanilla extract, coconut flour, and coconut milk powder. Afterward, using a spatula, mix all the ingredients until combined. 

Before we start shaping our chocolate coconut balls, we first need to let the dough chill for about an hour in the fridge. Chilling the dough will make it easier for us to shape the dough into balls.

Once the dough is chilled, using a spoon or an ice cream scooper, scoop the dough and shape it into a ball. If the coconut balls are too sticky, apply some water to your hands. Then roll the coconut balls in shredded coconut. 

These chocolate coconut balls are best served cold. They can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for a week. 

Let me know how this recipe goes for you! 

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5 from 16 votes

Chocolate Coconut Balls

Easy to make gluten-free coconut chocolate balls. These chocolate balls are made with coconut flour and taste delicious!
Prep Time20 mins
Chill Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate coconut balls, chocolate coconut balls recipe, chocolate snowballs
Yield: 24 Pieces
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 75 grams of Unsalted Butter
  • 18 grams of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 135 grams of Dark Brown Sugar / Light Brown Sugar
  • 397 grams of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 14 grams of Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
  • 90 grams of Coconut Flour
  • 65 grams of Coconut Milk Powder
  • 60 grams of Shredded Coconut for Decoration

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Keep whisking the ingredients until the butter and sugar melt.
  • Next, turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract, coconut flour, and coconut milk powder. Combine the ingredients using a spatula. Cover the dough and let it chill in the fridge for about an hour.
  • Once the chocolate coconut dough is chilled, scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then roll the ball in shredded coconut until the coconut ball is entirely covered with coconut.
  • Repeat step 3 until you are out of dough.

Notes

  • If the dough is sticky, apply water to your hands before rolling the dough into balls. 
  • Coconut chocolate balls are best served cold. 
  • They can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Alexandra says

    November 16, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    I can see why your sister fought you over these. They’re absolutely amazing and easy to
    Make!

    Reply
    • Aya says

      November 17, 2021 at 1:52 am

      Thank you, so glad you liked them! 😊

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    September 27, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a must try!

    Reply
  3. Anaiah says

    September 27, 2021 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    These chocolate coconut balls are the perfect snacks while I'm at work! They're delicious, made with simple ingredients, and soo easy to make. I love them!

    Reply
  4. Kayla DiMaggio says

    September 27, 2021 at 12:52 am

    5 stars
    These chocolate coconut balls are amazing! I loved all the flavors and love how easy they were to make!

    Reply
  5. Chris says

    September 26, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    These chocolate coconut balls were so delicious! I made a double batch and they were gone in no time! I will make this recipe very soon again! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. sara says

    May 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Love it!

    Reply
  7. Rahaf says

    May 20, 2021 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe and now I'm addicted.

    Reply

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