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    Easy no-bake coconut and chocolate balls (Mother's Day gift idea)

    Published: Feb 21, 2021 Β· Modified: Mar 10, 2023 Β· by Markie Β· 13 Comments

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    Hi! Today, I'm here with a recipe for easy no-bake coconut and chocolate balls. They are crunchy, filling and full of flavour and make a perfect quick snack (hello lunch box!) or an indulgent dessert.

    These coconut and chocolate balls can be made in advance and will stay fresh in the fridge for several days, which makes them a great homemade edible gift (Mother's Day is coming soon!). However, you can give these no-bake balls to your loved ones at any time of year. See my tweaks below!

    picture of no-bake coconut and chocolate balls served in paper cups on a cake stand
    Jump to:
    • Key Ingredients For No-Bake Coconut And Chocolate Balls
    • Recipe Variations
    • How To Store No-bake Coconut And Chocolate Balls
    • How To Gift Them
    • πŸ“– The Recipe

    Key Ingredients For No-Bake Coconut And Chocolate Balls

    These no-bake balls consist only of 6 basic cupboard ingredients. The no-bake dough is made of crushed biscuits, chopped hazelnuts, cocoa and a mix of blackcurrant jam, orange flavouring and coconut.

    I use rich tea biscuits in this recipe, but plain digestive biscuits will work here too. Similarly, as if you were making a cheesecake, you need to crush the biscuits first. They will help to create a thick clay-like dough.

    Hazelnuts give these no-bake balls a nice crunchy texture. Feel free to swap them for walnuts or pistachios if needed.

    Cocoa powder gives these no-bake energy balls a beautiful dark color and chocolate flavour.

    Blackcurrant jam provides a sharp taste and moisture to the dough, helping it to stick together better.

    Additional orange flavouring adds to the no-bake balls' rich flavour. Alternatively, a few spoons full of rum will taste great too.

    Desiccated coconut is used here for coating. Optionally, you can add some (1-2 tbsp) to the dough too.

    Recipe Variations

    Yes, you can! Apart from the coconut and cocoa powder, this recipe is very flexible in terms of ingredients.

    You can make your own version for different occasions throughout the year!

    In the summer, for example, use strawberry jam instead of blackcurrant one. And swap orange flavouring for vanilla.

    During winter time, rum or sherry will add to a proper festive feeling.

    How To Store No-bake Coconut And Chocolate Balls

    These no-bake balls will stay fresh in your fridge for up to 10 days. Store them in an airtight container.

    They can also be kept frozen. Place them in an airtight food container and freeze them as soon as possible after making them. These no-bake balls will keep in your freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost them at room temperature for about 30 mins before serving.

    no-bake coconut and chocolate balls served on a table

    How To Gift Them

    These no-bake balls look especially nice in small paper cups (available in most big supermarkets).

    Put them in a glass jar, wrap them with a ribbon and add a tag with a personalised note.

    Nothing says more than a wonderful handmade gift like this!

    If you are looking for more no-bake recipes, try also this espresso panna cotta, blueberry cheesecake, or Easter egg cheesecake.

    Made this recipe? Share your picture on Instagram and tag @markieskitchencom & use the hashtag #markieskitchencom so I can see it!

    πŸ“– The Recipe

    no-bake coconut and chocolate balls on a cake stand

    Easy no-bake coconut and chocolate balls

    Markie | MarkiesKitchen.com
    Recipe for an indulgent treat and rich and filling snack. MarkiesKitchen.com
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, European
    Servings 10
    Calories 243 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 g rich tea biscuits, or digestive biscuits
    • 90 g hazelnuts
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 5 tablespoon blackcurrant jam
    • 2 teaspoon orange flavouring, or 3 tablespoon rum
    • 80 g dessicated coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Crush the biscuits so they become fine breadcrumbs.
      Using a food processor: Use a standard blade, add the biscuits, cover and blitz it a few times until the biscuits are finely shredded (do this in batches if needed).
      OR Crush the biscuits by hand: Two options below.
      Option 1) Put the biscuits into a resealable plastic bag. Gently push any extra air out of the bag and seal it. Go over it with a rolling pin and continue doing so until all of the biscuits resemble fine breadcrumbs or powder.
      Option 2) Add a handful of biscuits to a large mixing bowl and start crushing them by the end of a rolling pin. Slowly and carefully so that they all break up. Once they resemble fine breadcrumbs, place them into another mixing bowl. Repeat the same with the rest of the biscuits.
      Set the crushed biscuits into a large mixing bowl.
    • Chop the hazelnuts (in a food processor or on a chopping board with a knife). Add the chopped nuts to the bowl with crushed biscuits.
    • Add cocoa powder and mix. Add blackcurrant jam and orange flavouring. Stir thoroughly so that the mixture becomes sticky and crumbly.
    • When the mixture is sticky enough, take a spoonful (teaspoon) of the mixture and start making a ball with your hands. Press the mixture together so that it's firm and roll it between your palms until you get a regular-shaped ball. Set the ball on a plate aside. Repeat this step until all of the sticky mixture is used.
    • Coat the balls in a bowl of desiccated coconut. Press them harder and roll in the coconut if needed. Set aside.
    • These no-bake coconut and chocolate balls can be served right away. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

    Nutritional Information (Estimates Only)

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword chocolate, edible gifts, non-bake
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    Comments

    1. Chocoviv

      February 22, 2021 at 8:14 am

      These look amazing! Can I Reblog it?

      Reply
      • Markie

        February 22, 2021 at 9:08 am

        Thank you! Please only share the excerpt + add link to my original post. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Chocoviv

          February 22, 2021 at 9:26 am

          There is a Reblog button which I will be using:)

          Reply
          • Markie

            February 22, 2021 at 9:31 am

            Ok sure! πŸ™‚

            Reply
    2. The Mind, Untangled.

      February 22, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      These look fantastic!!

      Reply
      • Markie

        February 22, 2021 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks so much! It's a delicious & filling treat! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Gail’s Snapshotsincursive

      March 10, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Chocolate and coconut rule at my house. πŸ˜πŸƒ

      Reply
      • Markie

        March 11, 2021 at 7:27 am

        Glad to hear! 😍Let me know if you gonna try them! 😊

        Reply
        • Gail’s Snapshotsincursive

          March 11, 2021 at 1:23 pm

          For sure! πŸ‘

          Reply
    4. Tails Around the Ranch

      March 10, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Those look very tasty! Thanks sharing and thanks for dropping by and for the follow. We πŸ’™ visitors.

      Reply
      • Markie

        March 11, 2021 at 7:29 am

        Thank you, they indeed are! 😊 Nice to connect with you xx

        Reply
    5. Beth Kennedy

      March 11, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      looking forward to seeing more – yummm

      beth

      Reply
      • Markie

        March 11, 2021 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks a lot Beth! Glad to see you here x

        Reply
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