Chocolate Coconut Christmas Balls
These festive Christmas balls are easy to make with 7 plant-based ingredients; dairy-free and vegan. The balls are made with shredded coconut and coated with vegan dark chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 Christmas Balls
Calories 188 kcal
Bliss Balls:
- 2 cups coconut shredded
- 8 oz. coconut milk chilled
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate coating:
- 6 oz. dark chocolate vegan; melted
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded
Make the coconut bounty balls!
In a food processor, pulse together the shredded coconut, coconut milk, agave syrup, and vanilla extract until everything is combined.
Transfer the shredded coconut mixture into a bowl with a cover and refrigerate them for 1 hour or until thickened.
Scoop the thickened mixture for about 1 scoop and form them into a ball using your hands. Set them aside.
In a mixing bowl, add the remaining shredded coconut and melted vegan chocolate into a separate mixing bowl.
Dunk the balls into melted chocolate until fully coated and roll them in shredded coconut.
Line them on parchment paper. Refrigerate them for 1 hour. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate, Christmas balls, coconut, dairy-free, holiday vegan recipe, plant-based