These 3-ingredient healthy coconut bliss balls are the perfect healthy ‘bounty’-like bite-sized treats but so much healthier. They are a healthy vegan snack, refined sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free, and take less than 10 minutes to make!
What is so amazing about these 3-ingredient healthy coconut energy balls is that they taste unhealthy. But, they’re not!
These coconut balls are a go-to for a quick grab n’ go snack, meal-prep snack option, and even for a simple homemade edible gift. Because who doesn’t like receiving edible goodies?!
Honestly, I can’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t been absolutely obsessed with coconut. Creamy, sweet, nutty… It’s a genius ingredient that is everything you could ever want!
In fact, if you’re wanting to make your coconut go further then check out my blog posts for homemade Coconut Butter, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut milk or my combined blog post showing you how to make homemade Coconut bowls, chips and Shreds.
How to make the healthy coconut bliss balls
The process of making these coconut bites couldn’t be simpler. Which isn’t surprising considering they are made up of only 3 ingredients! – Shredded coconut, condensed coconut milk and dark chocolate.
I actually used homemade shredded coconut, which you can find out how to make HERE. However, you can also use store-bought, just make sure to get an unsweetened coconut.
Simply, mix the condensed coconut milk and shredded coconut together. You can do it in a bowl, no need to get a food processor for this.
Then take some of the coconut mixture and roll into balls. Use my picture for size reference:
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If you’re wanting an even healthier treat then you can finish the recipe here, chill the balls and you have yourself delicious little vegan coconut truffles.
If you’re wanting to continue with the dark chocolate for true healthy ‘bounty’ vibes, then – once you’ve formed all the balls simply chill to firm them for about 20 minutes.
Then melt your dark chocolate of choice and dip each coconut bliss ball into it. You can use whatever method you prefer to cover the balls with chocolate.
However, I like to use wooden skewers to dip the balls into the melted chocolate. I then leave them to dry on a wire cooling rack. You can put a piece of a baking sheet or wax paper underneath the wire rack to catch any melted chocolate drippings.
If you want you can even be cheeky and double-dip the coconut bliss balls. I used simple dark chocolate. However, feel free to experiment with milk or white chocolate.
If you’re wanting to experiment with simple, healthy variations on this recipe then I’d definitely suggest experimenting with dried fruit powders. These can be subtle or strong in flavor depending on your taste.
I’d suggest starting with a tablespoon of powder and then adding more, to taste, until you reach the perfect levels. You may need to add slightly more condensed milk to the mixture too, depending on how much powder you add.
Also, if you like coconut energy bites, you might love these Cacao and Almond Protein Balls.
Other Coconut Inspired Recipes you may like
Now we all know I love to include coconut in pretty much everything. If you’re the same then maybe you’ll like this Raspberry & Coconut cake or Vegan 2-layer Strawberry & Coconut tart.
Or how about some classic goodies with coconut cream frosting like this Eton Mess Cake or Raspberry & Lemon Swiss Roll.
Healthy Vegan Coconut Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut I used homemade
- 1 cup condensed coconut milk
- 100 grams dark chocolate for melting
Instructions
- If using homemade shredded coconut, then you can find out how to make it on my blog. Alternatively, use unsweetened desiccated coconut and begin by mixing the coconut with the condensed coconut milk until thoroughly combined.
- Form this mixture into coconut balls and leave to chill in the fridge (use my images for size reference).
- Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and dip each coconut ball into it. You can use whatever method you prefer. However, I like to use wooden skewers to dip the balls into the chocolate and then leave to dry on a wire cooling rack. Leave a piece of baking paper underneath to catch any chocolate drippings.
- Chill once more and enjoy!
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Hi samira
I did try ur recipe but i just dried and forgot to chill yet it turned out wonderful
BJ
This recipe looks wonderful as a gift. Do they need to be refrigerated or could you package them in boxes for under the tree?
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Hi there,
That sounds like a great idea! You can certainly box them up, as long as the room temperature isn’t too warm as the chocolate can melt, also make sure it gets consumed within 2 weeks. Enjoy! 🙂
Faridha
Hello Samira, this recipe sounds delicious. I will try it out and add roasted (in oven) peeled raw Almonds to get the crunchiness of Raffaello. Thank you for sharing this dreamy recipe.
Samira @ Alphafoodie
Thank you so much for your comment! I hope you gave it a try 🙂
Michelle Kreis
I accidentally bought sweetened coconut flakes. Will I be able to use it for this recipe?
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Hi Michelle,
The sweetened coconut flakes can still work for this recipe. Maybe you could use half-half so that the overall mix is not too sweet, seeing the condensed milk is probably sweetened too.
Kelly
Can you use regular condensed milk?
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Yes, you can 🙂
Laura
Is this keto friendly snack?
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Hi Laura,
Yes, it is a keto-friendly snack.
Ali
I love the sound of this recipe and will try to make it with a tweak… If the condensed coconut milk has maple syrup in then it is definitely not low sugar. I was searching for low fructose treats I could make when I came across this and maple syrup has too high a fructose content for it to work for me. However – thanks for the tip on how to make my own condensed coconut milk, I can do this by substituting glucose syrup for the maple syrup! Perfect 🙂
AlphaFoodie
Thank you for your comment 🙂 I know some people like to use erythritol as a low fructose option – so you could always give that a go too 🙂
Anna
I made my own condensed coconut milk with monkfruit sweetener. FABULOUS!
Thank you!
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Hi Anna,
Thank you for your comment. Indeed, using monk fruit is a great sweetening option as well. It’s great that you adjusted the recipe to your taste 🙂
Ann
Wow, this recipe is a real find for me! I am always looking for recipes for healthy sweets. And what’s more, ‘Bounty’ is my favorite candy bar. I love everything with coconut flavor and smell! I can’t wait to cook and try this already. Desserts according to your recipes are always excellent. Thank you for your efforts!
Mercy
Totally obsessed with your blog !
AlphaFoodie
Thank you so much! If you give any of my recipes a try then I’d love to know your thoughts and feel free to tag me in your recreations on Instagram @AlphaFoodie 🙂
Frustrated
How in the world does one get these to actually stick together enough to make them into balls?!?
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The condensed coconut milk makes the mixture very sticky as it has sugar added to it. Please make sure you are using condensed coconut milk, and not just regular coconut milk.
If this still doesn’t help, you could add a spoonful of your favorite liquid sweetener. I hope you give the recipe another try.
Toni
This did not work, the balls weren’t firm enough :-/
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Hi Toni,
I’m so sorry it didn’t work, perhaps you can play around with the ratio, add slightly more of the condensed coconut milk or slightly less of the shredded coconut, and make sure to put some pressure when rolling it into balls. I hope this helps.