These no bake coconut balls are easy to make and nut-free. They make a perfect healthy satisfying snack with only 4 basic ingredients and are ready in just a few minutes.
These delicious no bake coconut balls are raw, vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free. They contain no added oil or refined sugar, instead, they are naturally sweetened with fruit.
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Simple Whole Food Ingredients
These yummy no bake coconut balls contain only healthy wholesome ingredients. No processed stuff and refined sugar are used in this recipe. You will need 4 simple whole food ingredients. Here they are:
- coconut shreds – I used fine shredded coconut
- dates – I used regular pitted dates. They sweeten the coconut balls naturally and are rich in fiber and minerals.
- lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice is best
- cacao powder – I used raw cacao powder as it is rich in antioxidants and various minerals. It adds a perfect chocolate hint to the balls and is a whole food ingredient.
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
Are These No Bake Coconut Balls Healthy
These no bake coconut balls are made with natural whole food ingredients that are full of nutrition and slow to digest. So you can enjoy them freely and stay healthy.
Coconut contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily digestible. It is also rich in essential minerals such as iron, manganese, and copper. The lauric acid found in coconut meat has antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.
The no bake coconut balls are naturally sweetened with dates. Their sugars are bound with fiber and are slowly released into the bloodstream, keeping your blood sugar levels balanced and steady.
I used raw cacao powder in this recipe. It adds a perfect chocolate hint to the balls without using chocolate (which is processed food). The cacao powder is also loaded with antioxidants to prevent inflammation and essential minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc.
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These No bake Coconut Balls Are
- vegan (plant-based)
- whole food
- nut-free
- gluten-free
- oil-free
- have no refined sugar
- require no baking
- ready in just a few minutes
- a great healthy snack
How to Store
You can store these no bake coconut balls out of the fridge for a day if you take them on-the-go or pack them for hiking or camping. They will be soft, juicy and chewy.
You can also place them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Keep in mind that they harden a bit when cooled.
More Healthy Snack Recipes
- Carrot Cake Balls
- Raspberry Bliss Balls
- Peanut Butter Twix Bars
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Healthy Mini Vegan Snickers
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No Bake Coconut Balls (4-ingredients)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (35 g) coconut shreds
- 5 (40 g) regular pitted dates
- 2 tsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse for several minutes.
- Take about one full teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball (the recipe makes about 7 balls). Enjoy!
Notes
- These no bake coconut balls have no coating. You can, of course, roll them in coconut shreds, cacao powder or anything you like to make them look fancy.
- The recipe makes about 7 balls. If you want a bigger batch just adjust the amount of the ingredients.
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This may seem too good to be true, but they really are is easy to make and delicious as the recipe states. It might be a fun activity to do with children, especially with a little friendly competition cleaning up their hands afterwards before washing in the sink, scraping and licking off as much of the delicious residue as they can.