Easy Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls

Creamy, chocolate, and oh-so-delicious, these chocolate coconut almond balls might just become your next favorite sweet treat. 

Obsessed with almond joy? You might want to give these easy chocolate coconut almond balls a try. They’re so easy to make, you’ll be surprised why you didn’t try them out earlier. 

Best of all, you can make these in a big batch and store them for later- they can last you for an entire week, or even more. Here’s all you need to know about making them. 

Ingredients For the Recipe

You’ll need a very simple set of ingredients to make these chocolate coconut almond balls. 

For the Balls

• 2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut
• ½ cup icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk

For the Glaze

• Dark chocolate
• Almonds

How to Make the Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls

Once you have all the ingredients ready, here’s what you have to do to make these balls from scratch. 

In a big bowl combine the coconut, sugar, salt, vanilla, and condensed milk. 

Mix all the ingredients together until you get a sticky mixture. If the ingredients are too dry you can add a little bit of milk. 

Make same-sized balls from the mixture and place them in a dish covered with baking paper. 

Place them in a fridge for 30 minutes to cool and set before you continue with the glaze. 

Take the chocolate and melt it over medium heat. 

Dip the balls in the chocolate one by one and place them over the baking paper again so the chocolate doesn’t stick on the plate.

Once you are getting the balls out of the chocolate place one almond on the top of each ball and leave them in the fridge again for 30 more minutes.

Can I Use Milk Chocolate Instead of Dark Chocolate?

You definitely can! Dark chocolate is better since it is chock full of antioxidants, and has a nice intense taste that works well with the sweetness of condensed milk. If you prefer milk chocolate, make sure you reduce the amount of sugar you’re adding into the mixture to keep these balls from getting overly sweet. 

What Else Can I Add to the Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls?

You’ll need just a few ingredients to make these balls, but why stop there? Depending on your taste and personal preference, you can add in many other ingredients like coarsely chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, and even pecans- it all depends on what you have at hand.

You can also throw in some dehydrated berries like cranberries and blueberries for an extra healthy boost. 

To make these little balls even more chocolatey, you can add a bit of cocoa powder (or some instant coffee powder for a little kick) and give it all a good mix. 

You can also add some instant oats to get a little dose of fiber and to help all the ingredients bind together well. 

How Can I Make Them Healthy?

You’ll be using sweetened condensed milk to make these chocolate coconut almond balls, along with several other ingredients, not all of which are healthy. If you really want to make these little sweet treats healthier, you can skip adding the sugar and the condensed milk and use Medjool dates instead. 

Sure, you might need to tweak around a bit with the quantity of other ingredients you’re using, to make sure it all comes together in one pliable mixture, but the end result will be something that’s sweet and healthy at the same time. 

How Do I Store Them?

You can also make these chocolate coconut almond balls in a batch and store them in the refrigerator- they can last you for a week. Just remember to transfer them to an airtight container and don’t crowd too many of them in a single container. 

If you want them to stay fresh for longer than a week, you can freeze them too. Make sure you are using a freezer-safe container, and you should be sorted. 

Tips & Tricks to Nail the Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls

These little balls might be super easy to make, but don’t forget to follow these little tips and tricks to take the recipe up a notch. 

• The recipe calls for the use of salt, which can balance out the sweetness of these little balls very nicely. You could use regular salt no doubt, but if you have sea salt or pink Himalayan salt, that’s even better! 
• To get even-sized balls, use an ice cream scoop! This is one little trick that always works! If you’re rolling the mixture using your bare hands, you might want to grease your hands a bit (ideally with some coconut oil) and then handle the mixture. 
• Make sure you allow these chocolate coconut almond balls to set well in the refrigerator before you coat them with the chocolate. This is one part of the recipe that you can’t compromise on- it will help the chocolate layer on the top get on the balls nicely, and you’ll get those perfect-looking little balls that you want. 
• To get the chocolate to coat the balls nicely, and turn into that crunchy outer shell after it is chilled, you can add a teaspoon of coconut oil into the chocolate while you are melting it, and give it a good mix. 
• You can use any kind of cooking chocolate for this recipe. Just remember to melt it in the microwave or on a double boiler, until it gets to the smooth consistency. You can use chocolate chips too! 

Don’t forget to take a few extra minutes to decorate these balls! You can coat them in some shredded coconut after dipping them in the chocolate, or throw in some sprinkles or crushed almonds on the top! 

Loved making these little sweet treats? Want to try making more of these bite-sized desserts? Here are a few good recipes you can consider trying out! 

• No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Truffles
• Superfood Chocolate Brownie Energy Bites
• No-Bake Vegan Coconut Lemon Truffles