These No-Bake Coconut Balls are sweet and creamy and, being a no-bake dessert recipe, they are quick and easy to make.
If you’re looking for sugar-free baking ideas, these are great as they don’t use sweetened condensed milk or powdered sugar.
I love an effortless, portable dessert. This recipe has only four ingredients, and I give you the quantities for making 12 or 40 coconut balls.
You don’t need condensed milk or sugar to make coconut balls soft and sweet. This recipe uses ingredients suitable for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets without sacrificing taste. If you’re looking for keto picnic dessert ideas, you can use keto maple syrup.
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Ingredients
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements and notes.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Add a Hazelnut: To recreate the authentic Ferrero Raffaello Coconut Balls, pop a hazelnut in the center of each ball when you roll it.
- Coat with Chocolate: Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for an extra luxe coating.
- Keto: Switch to Keto Maple syrup to make these low-carb and keto-friendly.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a food processor or mixing bowl to mix by hand. Note: Reserve ½ cup of coconut for rolling the balls.
Pulse or mix ingredients until you have a well-combined dough.
Step 2: Roll the dough into balls.
Roll each ball into the dry, shredded coconut coating the entire ball.
Step 3: Refrigerate the balls for half an hour to let them set.
Expert Tips
- Consistency: If your mix is too wet, add a little more almond flour or coconut. If it is too dry, add a bit more coconut milk. You will know how it feels after rolling a few balls.
- Storage: You can keep coconut balls in an airtight container in a cool place, but they are better when stored in the fridge. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing: You can freeze these coconut balls. To prevent them from sticking together, flash freeze them first on a tray in a single layer. Then, keep them in a container or zip-lock bag for up to 3 months.
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No Bake Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 3 cups desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or mixing bowl to mix by hand. Reserve ½ cup of coconut for rolling the balls.
- Pulse or mix ingredients until you have a well-combined dough.
- Roll the dough into balls.
- Roll each of the balls into the dry shredded coconut coating the entire ball.
- Refrigerate the balls for half an hour to let them set.
Notes
- Add a Hazelnut: To recreate the authentic Ferrero Raffaello Coconut Balls, pop a hazelnut in the center of each ball when you roll it.
- Coat with Chocolate: Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for an extra luxe coating.
- Keto: Switch to Keto Maple syrup to make these low-carb and keto-friendly.
Recipe Tip
- Consistency: If your mix is too wet, add a little more almond flour or coconut. If it is too dry, add a bit more coconut milk. You will know how it feels after rolling a few balls.
- Storage: You can keep coconut balls in an airtight container in a cool place, but they are better when stored in the fridge. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing: You can freeze these coconut balls. To prevent them from sticking together, flash freeze them first on a tray in a single layer. Then, keep them in a container or zip-lock bag for up to 3 months.
Ingredient Quantities for 12 Balls
- 50 gr – 0.38 cup Almond Flour
- 30 ml- 0.09 cup Coconut milk
- 90 gr – 0.30 cup Keto Maple Syrup
- 110 gr – 1.10 cups Coconut
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