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Raffaello Coconut Balls

Decadent Raffaello Coconut Balls: Easy No-Bake Delight

These Raffaello Coconut Balls, featuring a delightful combination of flavors, offer a vegan and gluten-free no-bake treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Balls
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Use unsweetened for a healthier option.
  • 0.5 cup Almond Flour Can be replaced with oat flour for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Almond Butter Substitute with cashew butter or sunflower seed butter if needed.
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Oil Must be melted before mixing.
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup Can be swapped with honey or agave syrup if not vegan.
For High-Protein Variation
  • 0.5 cup Protein Powder Replace half of almond flour with your choice of protein powder.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt ¼ cup of coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat for about 2-3 minutes until fully liquefied.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of desiccated coconut and ½ cup of almond flour until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the melted coconut oil, ½ cup of almond butter, and ¼ cup of maple syrup to the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Adjust the texture by adding almond butter if too dry, or almond flour if too sticky.
  5. Scoop and roll about a tablespoon of the mixture into balls, then coat in additional desiccated coconut.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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