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vegan holiday recipe

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
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 Christmas Balls
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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!
Keyword chocolate, Christmas balls, coconut, dairy-free, holiday vegan recipe, plant-based