Healthy No Bake Coconut Balls Recipe

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These no bake coconut balls are easy, healthy and quick to make! Only three ingredients and if the recipe is no bake then I am in! Easy Coconut dessert recipe anytime of the year and a no bake dessert recipe to add to the dessert menu for any time of the year.

 

Coconut balls

 

How To Make No Bake Coconut Balls

Ingredients

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk  (can substitute coconut milk)

2 1/2 cup sweetened Coconut flakes (can use unsweetened if desired, your preference)

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Directions

  1. In a medium size mixing bowl combine 1 cup of coconut flakes, the powdered sugar and the milk.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Put the dough in the refrigerator for one to two hours to chill thoroughly.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups of coconut flakes onto a plate.
  6. Scoop a spoonful of the dough into your hands and roll into a ball.
  7. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes.
  8. Optional: Customize the no bake coconut balls with food coloring to match the holiday. Mix and match colors for fun!
  9. Place on baking sheet.
  10. Done! Store the coconut balls in the refrigerator until serving. 

Healthy No Bake Coconut Balls

Enjoy this easy No Bake recipe for Coconut Balls. A healthy treat that is perfect for parties, holiday gatherings and game day!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword no bake coconut balls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author The Savvy Age

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk Can substitute coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar 10x confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine 1 cup of coconut flakes, the powdered sugar and the milk. 
    Mix well. 
    Put the dough in the refrigerator for one to two hours to chill thoroughly.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups of coconut flakes onto a plate.
    Scoop a spoonful of the dough into your hands and roll into a ball.
    Roll each ball in the coconut flakes.
    Optional: Jazz up the coconut flakes with a little color for the holiday. Mix and match colors for fun!
    Place on baking sheet.
    Done! Store the coconut balls in the refrigerator until serving.

Notes

Jazz up the coconut balls by using food coloring on the coconut! Create different color coconut balls that can be customized for any holiday or occasion.

Low Oxalate Dessert

The coconut balls recipe is low oxalate as written; however, a few easy ingredient substitutions can be made to reduce the sugar.

  • Substitute coconut milk for the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Substitute unsweetened coconut flakes for sweetened coconut flakes.
  • Substitute a sugar substitute for the powdered sugar. 

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3 Comments

  1. Oh, I have to try this! I love coconut, but most of the recipes I’ve found for similar treats involve either chocolate or peanut butter and often large amounts of powdered sugar. I find them a little too sweet.

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