Coconut Balls (Raffaello)
The best coconut balls with only 3 simple ingredients. My homemade no-bake coconut truffles are vegan, gluten-free, healthy, paleo-friendly, and easy to make. These homemade Raffaello are ready in 15 minutes and the recipe will fix all coconut cravings.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80 g) coconut butter melted (NOT coconut oil) (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (42 g) shredded unsweetened coconut + more for rolling
- 2 tbsp (40 g) agave syrup or maple syrup
- Optional: 8 almonds
Instructions
- Put the melted coconut butter (you can melt it in a double boiler or in a microwave), maple syrup, and the shredded unsweetened coconut into a small bowl, stir with a spoon.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes so that the mixture gets firmer. Shape 8 coconut balls with your hands. You can add one almond in the center of each ball (optional).
- Roll the balls in shredded unsweetened coconut and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
This blog post has been updated in April 2020 with new step-by-step photos and helpful tips, the recipe is exactly the same as published in July 2017.
- Coconut Butter - Coconut butter is also known as coconut manna! It's made from desiccated coconut (also known as shredded unsweetened coconut). I often make my own coconut butter. Read the blog post above to find out how to make homemade coconut butter. You could also replace a part of the coconut butter with cashew butter.
- Shredded unsweetened coconut - Same as desiccated coconut. You could also use coconut flakes and process them in a food processor for a few seconds.
- Maple Syrup - Any other liquid sweetener is fine.
- Nutrition facts are for one coconut bliss ball.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Balls (Raffaello)
Amount per Serving
Calories
117
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
8.9
g
45
%
Carbohydrates
5.3
g
2
%
Fiber
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
4.5
g
5
%
Protein
1.1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.