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    Home » Sweet Treats » Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites - 4 ingredients

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites - 4 ingredients

    Published: Nov 15, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    These easy chocolate coconut bites (or chocolate coconut cups) are made with only 4 ingredients and take minutes to make! A quick, simple recipe to satisfy any chocolate cravings, these chocolate-covered coconut balls are paleo, vegan and grain-free!  Delightfully addictive!

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites on a white tree-shaped plate.


    These Chocolate Coconut Bites are easy, scrumptious and they're a no-guilt indulgence! This recipe could not be easier. If you want a quick, naturally sweetened chocolate treat, this one is for you.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    You can make this recipe two ways: first as coconut balls dipped in chocolate, and second, as mini chocolate coconut cups! The mini cups have a coconut base with a chocolate layer on top. Both are simple to make, both are incredibly delicious!

    One recipe: two options!

    These treats are a healthi-er indulgence! The base is made without refined sugar and simply consists of coconut, coconut oil, flavouring and honey.

    You can make these chocolate coconut bites well ahead of your next gathering, They'll be an option for a sweet treat for your friends who are avoiding gluten or dairy.

    These chocolate-covered coconut balls are a redesign of the yummy Chocolate Coconut Pops I make for Hallowe'en. The chocolate coconut cups are similar to these Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, without the peanut butter, of course!

    Chocolate bark, like this Salted Dark Chocolate Bark with Pumpkin Seeds, Salted Chocolate-Orange Almond Bark or this oh-so-good Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark is also incredibly delicious and it's super easy to make!

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate coconut bites
    Ingredients for chocolate coconut bites

    coconut: finely ground, unsweetened coconut is a must for this recipe. If you use long shred coconut, these little balls will just fall apart. Grind coconut in a blender or food processor so it will stick together.

    coconut oil: is also a must for this recipe as it hardens at room temperature. You'll also use a couple of teaspoons in the chocolate coating.

    honey: or maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan.

    flavouring: pure almond extract or vanilla extract

    dark chocolate: you can use chocolate chunks or chocolate chips. If necessary, you can use sugar-free chocolate for the keto diet or dairy-free chocolate for a vegan diet.

    chocolate coconut cups stacked

    🥄 Instructions

    • A food processor works beautifully for this recipe. The coconut must be finely ground so the balls will stick together.
    • Mix the ingredients in a food processor until well combined.
    • Make small balls of the mixture by pinching the dough together with your fingers, then rolling it into balls. You'll think they'll never stick together, but they will if you persist.
    • Place them on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Chill them thoroughly in the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate or chocolate chips in a glass bowl over simmering water on the stovetop, or in a glass bowl in the microwave, checking at 15-second intervals. Stir in 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.

    🔁 Easy Variations

    If you don't want to roll the balls, you can make tiny bites in mini muffin cups instead. Simply press a ball of the coconut mixture into a muffin cup, chill thoroughly, then top with a layer of melted chocolate.

    Tip: This option for chocolate coconut cups is easier than rolling them into balls and dipping them in chocolate. Same yumminess!

    1. Grind coconut in a food processor or blender.
    2. Add coconut oil, honey and flavouring and process until it begins to clump together.
    coconut balls on a baking sheet
    3. PInch the dough together to form small balls OR . . .
    4. Pinch together into balls, then press firmly into a mini muffin cups.
    5. If making balls, dip in melted chocolare. If making mini cups, top with melted chocolate and chill.

    Serving suggestions

    These chocolate coconut bites look amazing when added to an assorted cookie platter, along with Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Cookies, Buttery Almond Flour Espresso Shortbread Cookies, Maple Walnut Squares and Cranberry Lemon Oatmeal Bars. All gluten-free!

    How to store

    Because these are made with coconut oil, they are best stored in the fridge. They freeze beautifully and can be kept in a covered container in the freezer for several months.

    More recipes for gluten-free sweet treats

    • Nut-Free Carrot Cake Energy Bites
    • Showstopper Sparkly Sugared Cranberries in Maple Syrup
    • No-Bake Coconut Date Logs without Nuts
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares

    When you make this recipe for chocolate coconut balls, please leave a comment and a rating below. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and have recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

    chocolate coconut cups stacked on a plate

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites

    These easy chocolate coconut bites are made with only 4 ingredients and take minutes to make! A quick, simple recipe to satisfy any chocolate cravings, it's also paleo, vegan and grain-free!  Delightfully addictive!
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    Course: Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 22
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    chocolate dipping tools set
    mini muffin tin
    mini muffin tin paper liners

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups coconut, finely shredded, unsweetened
    • 6 tablespoons honey
    • 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
    • 1 teaspoon pure almond or vanilla extract

    Chocolate Coating

    • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • ¼ cup finely chopped nuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts for optional garnish
    • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners if you're making the chocolate coconut cups.
    • Whir coconut in a blender or food processor until very finely ground.
    • Add honey, coconut oil, and extract. Process until well mixed.
    • Remove from processor bowl and press 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each mini muffin cup OR pinch together and roll into balls.
    • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Melt chocolate chips over, not in, boiling water. Stir in 2 teaspoons coconut oil.
    • Spread the chocolate evenly over the coconut layer. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and flaky sea salt or coconut. Return to refrigerator to chill OR dip chilled balls into melted chocolate using two forks. Chill chocolate covered balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Notes

    These chocolate coconut bites freeze well and will last for several months in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Laura Nessman

      December 03, 2021 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      These coconut bites are simple, yet super satisfying. I love that they are sweetened with honey. I made them in mini muffin cups with almond extract. They freeze really well

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 03, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        Thanks Laura! I love these with almond extract, too. Thanks for the 5 stars!

        Reply
    2. Lana

      November 21, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Love these! I made them in the little cups as you recommended. Had to hide them in the freezer to stop myself!

      Reply

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