No Bake Coconut Almond Balls
No bake coconut almond balls are a fabulous, nutrient-packed sweet treat. A food processor, 6 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to make these sweet delights. These are vegan and gluten free treats.
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 30kcal
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 1 Cup (or) 100 gms Desiccated Coconut
- ½ Cup (or) 70 gms Almond Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup adjust to taste
- 24 Blanched Almonds
- small pinch Salt optional
- 3 Tablespoons Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt. Mix until well combined.1 Cup (or) 100 gms Desiccated Coconut, ½ Cup (or) 70 gms Almond Flour, 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup, small pinch Salt
- The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together.
- Once the mixture is well combined, use your hands to roll it into small balls.
- Take small portions of the mixture with a spoon and roll it between your palms to form small, bite-sized balls.
- Place almond in the center, then wrap the mixture around the almond and roll it into a ball.24 Blanched Almonds
- Roll the balls in additional shredded coconut for extra flavour and texture.
- Place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or a silicone sheet.
- Repeat the process until you have used up the remaining mixture.
- Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once firm, the coconut almond balls are ready to serve! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use High-Quality Ingredients: Use good quality coconut and almond flour as they enhance the flavour and texture of your coconut almond balls. Make sure they are fresh and well within their expiry date.
Adjust Consistency: The consistency of the mixture is essential for forming perfect balls. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a bit more maple syrup or coconut oil if you don't want your almond balls to end up being extremely sweet. If it's too wet, add more almond flour or desiccated coconut.
Grease Your Hands: When rolling the mixture into balls, lightly grease your hands with coconut oil to prevent sticking while rolling.
Uniform Size: Use a measuring spoon or small scoop to make the balls as uniform as and evenly sized as possible.
Cover Almonds: After placing the whole almond, ensure to roll such that the almond is completely covered with the mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.04mg
