These healthier coconut balls are soft and creamy. They don't contain any refined sugar. They need just 3 ingredients and don't require any cooking or baking.
3/4cup (165g)whole milk plain Greek yogurt, see note before starting
1cup (70g)finely shredded unsweetened coconut, plus additional 1/4 cup (17g) for rolling
2tbsp (1 fl oz/30 ml)honey
Instructions
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add yogurt, 1 cup coconut and honey to a large mixing bowl and mix until evenly combined. Your mixture should be thick. Place the mixture into the fridge for about 15-30 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly more as the coconut absorbs some of the moisture from the yogurt. Add remaining 1/4 cup of coconut to a small bowl and set aside.
Use a 1 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop the mixture. Release the ball and coat the ball in the small bowl of coconut. Then gently roll the ball between your palms to form a round ball. Place the ball onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture. If you are finding your mixture is too wet or sticky to work with, you can add more coconut to the mixture.
Place balls into the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up further. The balls are then ready to eat. Store uneaten balls in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
Notes
You may need to add a little more coconut to the mixture to reach the right amount of thickness. The amount can vary depending on the coconut you are using and the amount of moisture in your yogurt.
Yogurt note: Make sure to use a thick, whole milk Greek yogurt. I recommend using one that contains around 16 grams of protein per 3/4 cup (170g) serving.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.