Vegan Coconut Cups | No-Bake Dessert

Name: Vegan Coconut Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 13 medium dates ((Deglet Noor) *see notes); 5 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut; 4 tbsp cocoa powder; 3/4 tbsp maple syrup (or any other liquid sweetener); 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 2/3 cup coconut yogurt (*see notes); 3 tbsp maple syrup (or any other liquid sweetener); 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

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Delicious no-bake vegan coconut cups with a chocolate layer and only 6 ingredients! This coconut candy is plant-based, gluten-free, easy to make, low-carb, and the dessert is furthermore refined sugar-free.

Coconut Candy

These no-bake chocolate coconut cupcakes are the perfect summer treat, but they can be enjoyed at any time!

Just imagine you are lying on the beach of a tropical island, the sun is shining on your skin, you can see coconut palm trees everywhere and the sound of the waves calms you. You bite into one of these “coconutty” cups which melts in your mouth and your taste buds are about to scream with joy…

Sorry to burst the bubble, as you are probably not lying on the beach right now, but trust me when I say that this coconut candy tastes amazing wherever you are. If you love coconut, this recipe is definitely for you.

I am obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and as a child, I always loved eating Bounty bars. Do you know the delicious coconut candy bars? Well, I actually have a recipe for vegan bounty bars which is quite similar and covered in chocolate!

No-bake recipes are great, especially when it’s warmer outside. But they are also perfect for people who don’t have an oven or prefer no-bake treats over baked desserts. Making these mini coconut cakes is super simple and requires only a few ingredients!

How To Make Vegan Coconut Cups?

I prefer making these cups in a food processor. The process is very quick and easy!

STEP 1: Add all ingredients for the chocolate layer to your food processor. Blend for some seconds until the mixture is crumbly and slightly sticky.

STEP 2: Transfer the dough to a muffin pan and press it down firmly.

STEP 3: Blend all the ingredients for the coconut layer (desiccated coconut, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, and coconut oil) in your blender for some seconds. You can also use a food processor, as I did.

STEP 4: Spoon the filling onto the chocolate layer and slightly press it down. Put the pan in the freezer for at least one hour to set.

Helpful Tips And Substitutes

I recommend using a muffin silicone mold, as it makes it much easier to unmold the coconut candy.
I added some coconut chips on top, but you can also use cacao nibs, dairy-free chocolate chips, or leave the chocolate coconut cups plain!
You can use Medjool dates instead of Deglet Noor dates. Just make sure that you follow the metric measurements (100 grams) as Medjool dates are much larger than Deglet Noor dates, so you will need less.
If you don’t have a muffin pan, simply use a tart pan instead to make a vegan coconut tart.
You can use any liquid sweetener. Some examples are maple syrup, agave syrup, rice malt syrup, date syrup, etc.
Add a little coconut rum to make these coconut cupcakes even more flavorful!
Store the coconut cups in the fridge (for up to 5-6 days) or in the freezer (for up to 2 months). Let them thaw for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

These Chocolate Coconut Cups Are:

Vegan (dairy-free)
Refined sugar-free
Low-carb
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Rich
Coconutty
Delicious
Rich in fiber
Easy to make without an oven
Healthier than most coconut bars

If you love coconut, make sure to check out my other vegan coconut desserts:

Should you give these tasty vegan coconut cups a try, please leave a comment and rating below and tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with #elavegan and @elavegan.