Description
Coconut lovers rejoice with these delightful no-bake balls that blend Caribbean sweetness and creamy textures. Rich ingredients combine effortlessly, creating perfect bite-sized treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried pineapple, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup almond flour
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- Additional shredded unsweetened coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Pulverize dried pineapple in a food processor until it reaches a fine, uniform texture.
- Incorporate shredded coconut, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and salt into the processor.
- Blend ingredients until they form a cohesive, slightly tacky mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Use a small scoop or spoon to portion out consistent-sized pieces of the mixture.
- Gently roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round spheres.
- Generously coat each ball by rolling them in additional shredded coconut, ensuring full coverage.
- Transfer the coconut-covered balls to a container or baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing them to set and firm up.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator or let sit at room temperature for a softer texture.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sweet, tropical flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free almond flour to ensure the recipe remains suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Enhance texture by toasting the shredded coconut briefly before coating the balls, which adds a deeper, nuttier dimension to the treat.
- Store these no-bake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a convenient make-ahead snack or dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg