Pineapple Coconut No-Bake Balls
These Pineapple Coconut No-Bake Balls are a tropical delight! Made with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and a hint of vanilla, these bite-sized treats are perfect for a quick dessert or snack. They require no baking and come together in just a few minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical, Healthy Treats
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 1 cup dried pineapple, finely chopped
– 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
– 1/2 cup almond flour (or crushed graham crackers)
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Instructions
1. **Prepare the mixture:**
– In a food processor, combine dried pineapple, shredded coconut, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, sea salt, and melted coconut oil.
– Pulse until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
2. **Form the balls:**
– Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
3. **Coat with coconut:**
– Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat evenly.
4. **Chill and serve:**
– Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5. **Enjoy!**
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
– For a nut-free version, replace almond flour with crushed graham crackers or oat flour.
– Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber.
– If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of pineapple juice.
– These can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw before eating!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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