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Coconut Balls for Lunchboxes
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Coconut Balls for Lunchboxes

Soft and easy coconut balls with no baking – perfect for the lunchbox or as a quick snack. Mild chocolate flavour and coconut that hold their shape and are ready in minutes.

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45 min total
12 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Coconut balls

    • 5.3 oz Rolled oats
    • 2.6 oz Butter, softened
    • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
    • 3.5 oz Powdered sugar
    • 2 tbsp Coffee or milk
    • 1.8 oz Desiccated coconut

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the dough

    1. Mix rolled oats, cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a bowl.
    2. Add softened butter and coffee or milk.
    3. Stir everything together into a smooth mixture.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Shape balls and roll in coconut

    1. Shape small balls with your hands.
    2. Roll them in desiccated coconut until fully coated.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Chill

    1. Place the coconut balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until firm.
    30 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

150kcal

Protein

2g

Fat

8g

Carbs

18g

Serving Size

40g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • Pack them in a small tub in the lunchbox or serve as an afternoon snack.

Drink Pairings

  • non-alcoholic: Milk

Side Pairings

  • Fresh fruit

Dessert Pairings

  • Yoghurt

Storage

Fresh

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Temperature: 5°C
  • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge

Tips

Preparation

  • Can be frozen and taken out one at a time.

Cooking

  • Add a little extra liquid if the mixture is too dry.

Serving

  • Take them out of the fridge 5 minutes before serving for a softer texture.

Variations

Flavor

  • Chocolate and coconut

Health

  • Homemade snack

Method

  • No baking

Toppings

  • Desiccated coconut

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla