No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bites: A one bowl recipe for soft, chewy and indulgent no bake chocolate coconut bites. Vegan, gluten-free and delicious.
Lately, Erik and I have been focusing on getting healthier. And by lately, I mean the last five years or so. Now before you gasp and lift your eyebrows in shock at the length of time it’s taken to “get healthy,” let me explain. Or, continue gasping. It’s a free country after all. Judgment and every-thang.
Getting healthy is this insanely eye-opening process which humbles both of us constantly. Once you think you’ve gotten the hang of things: making raw snacks, removing refined sugars from… like everything, or learning how to massage (!) kale, something goes BAM! and slaps you in the face with all of its new, informative, blah-dy-blahness and makes you realize you know, like, nothing.
Nothing at all.
Goodness. Who knew I was signing up for a big slice of Healthy Humble Pie? (That’s bound to taste good. Ahem.)
I know that growing up (or whatever) is all about learning to adapt, and all of that mature stuff. But come on! Right? Some of us are gonna need a few carrots to go with those super-hard, super-dry sticks.
Enter, Carrot: my No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bites.
Naturally, these carrots that I demand must taste nothing like carrots, and everything like chocolate. If I can have chocolate, I can deal with all of them new-fangled health rules. M-kay?
Now as shifty and change-y as the health codes have been, one thing remains steadfast and awesome: no bake, vegan sweets. Guuuuuurl, I love me some no bake vegan sweets.
When the world is just spinning around so fast, and everything’s so blurry and noisy, and I’m just busy/chaotic/crazy with life, I make my no bake chocolate coconut bites (or these peanut butter coconut bites, if I’m feeling sassy). They’re quick, simple and delicious. Oh, and they stick by them new-fangled health rules too. And just in case you’re looking for a special, super chocolatey (i.e. ah-mazing) treat, you’ve got to try Allergylicious’ Chocolate Seed Bites. They’re gluten-free, vegan, and top-8 free! .
These no bake chocolate coconut bites are:
- Vegan and Gluten Free
- soft, sweet and chockfull of coconut love
- made with just 7 ingredients (or 8, if you’d like to count water. Up to you, free world and all.)
- made in just one bowl (no one likes doing dishes)
- and packed full of protein
So you see, being healthy isn’t always hard… it can actually be soft and sweet. (I’m sorry. I could not help myself). And, at the end of the day, it’s so worth it, dontcha think?
Let’s do this healthy thang together, and let’s have some fun, shall we?
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 25-30 bites 1x
Description
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bites: A quick recipe for soft, chewy and indulgent no bake chocolate coconut bites. Vegan, gluten-free and delicious.
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural, unsalted peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut shreds or flakes
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- OPTIONAL
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder and water. Whisk until smooth.
- Add in coconut, oats, almond meal and flax. Stir until you get a cohesive, dough-like mixture. Towards the end, I use a rubber spatula to fold the dough.
- Scoop mixture into your hands and roll into bites. Optionally, roll in coconut flakes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. If you like them firm, you can store them in the fridge.
– These also keep well in the freezer for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: no bake, snacks
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Guess what? Your love for no bake goodness is obliged by my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites. Muah!
Questions of the Day
What new-fangled health news have you learned about recently?
What’s your favorite healthy pick-me-up snack?
I can’t wait to hear your responses! ❤️ demeter
Judy says
Thank you. This is a great recipe! The first time I made them, they seemed to have a bit too much coconut and be a little sweeter than I wanted. The next time, I replaced the water with coffee–brings out more chocolate flavor. And I cut back the coconut to 1 cup. I ended up giving some away with other baking over the holidays. People loved them. I also replaced the smooth peanut butter with crunchy.
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Judy says
Thank you. This is a great recipe! The first time I made them, they seemed to have a bit too much coconut and be a little sweeter than I wanted. The next time, I replaced the water with coffee–brings out more chocolate flavor. And I cut back the coconut to 1 cup. I ended up giving some away with other baking over the holidays. People loved them.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
You’re so welcome, Judy! 🙂 I love your idea of adding coffee–it’s the perfect complement to chocolate. 🙂 So happy to hear that you and your friends loved them.
Silvia Ribas says
Energy balls are indeed a great healthy snack, in fact I won’t travel without them. Amazing job here, thanks for sharing!
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demeter | beaming baker says
Oh, yes! They are awesome travel snacks. 🙂 Thanks so much Silvia!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
It is so hard to keep up with the healthy eating info! Always changing. I think that you are right, and something always stay in fashion. LIke chocolate, for example. Antioxidants? But keeping healthy snacks around is a must for me or I will just randomly start eating whatever food I can find. Love these!
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demeter | beaming baker says
So true… one day it’s good, the next it’s bad. Goodness! Thanks Meghan. 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
It does take awhile to officially be a healthy eater. These bites are a great option during the transition. They look amazing 🙂
demeter | beaming baker says
Right? And then you’ve got to re-invent yourself based on all of the new rules! At least it keeps us on our toes. Thanks so much Megan. 🙂
mira says
I’m in for healthy eating! Even though I still make some not so healthy desserts, I’m happy to experiment with more clean recipes! These look great! Pinned!
demeter | beaming baker says
Woot woot! No judgment here–it’s all about a good balance. 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting and pinning, Mira. 🙂
lucy says
hi demeter! i made these last night! yum! i loved your no bake peanut butter coconut bites and couldn’t wait to try to make these too. i had all the ingredients at home, so i made a batch. they’re awesome! (i may have eaten too many haha.) thank you for this recipe! i’m taking a few of these bites to work today!
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demeter | beaming baker says
Hi Lucy! That’s awesome!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed these and the pb coco bites. 🙂 🙂 LOL–you and me both, sister! 😉 Hope you enjoy them at work. Thanks again for trying my recipe. <3 xoxo
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Love anything chocolate and these vegan and GF chocolate bites are awesome. They look so decadent and tasty. I love the idea of coconut in them. And having bite sized treats for Easter sounds like a great idea.
demeter | beaming baker says
Thanks Anu! Coconut and chocolate really are the best. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Priyajo@priyascurrynatio n says
Lovely bites… And because you use coconut here ,it makes thus dish unique
demeter | beaming baker says
Thanks Priya! 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
No to carrots, yes to these chocolately coconutly bites!!! I’ve been on a healthy eating plan for 10+ years now, but every weekend I blow it all to bits by eating fried seafood, visiting bakeries and buying enough sweets to feed 20 people, and eating whole bags of potato chips in one sitting. My favorite healthy pick-me-up snack is a big bowl of organic plain yogurt from my local, grass-fed diary and I put lots of raw nuts, raw hemp seeds, soaked chia seeds, and berries in it. Yummy!!
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demeter | beaming baker says
LOL. You know what though? If you can’t have some weekend indulgences, then overall healthy eating is waaaaay harder. I’m right there with ya, Karrie. Ooh! Your healthy snack sounds scrumptious! 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
I love bite-sized treats! These chocolate coconut ones look so scrumptious!
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demeter | beaming baker says
Agreed! Thanks for stopping by, Marsha. 🙂
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
These look absolutely gorgeous…So photogenic! I can eat them all in one sitting …Seriously !!
demeter | beaming baker says
Hmm… eating them all in one sitting might be a bit dangerous. Haha. Thanks, Rahul! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
My husband and I always vow to eat healthier too. While we don’t necessarily eat bad, we could definitely use a few adjustments! These bites look delicious, Demeter! I love finding new energy bites like this, especially ones that involve chocolate. I would gladly devour this all and then some! Pinned!
demeter | beaming baker says
I feel ya, Gayle! Well, at least we’re all in this together. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comments and for pinning!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
Well, THESE look like perfect little bites of deliciousness! We’ve been doing the Whole 30 on and off for the last year, and it has worked wonders on our healthiness…and these will keep us healthy AND happy in between! xo
demeter | beaming baker says
Thanks Kate! 🙂 That’s awesome. I love hearing about all the different ways people get healthy. Thanks for stopping by, Kate!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I’m with you, I feel like “healthy” eating is constantly changing! I can’t keep up, but I sure do try! It helps that I genuinely like healthy food and I happen to LOVE no bake vegan bites! I made your peanut butter coconut bites and they were bomb dot com, girlfriend! Like, AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!! So I KNOW these little bites probably rock the dang casbah… too bad I can’t try them! Womp Womp. But I’m totally going to make these for Boy, because getting him to eat healthy WITH ME is no easy fete! He needs healthy to look and taste like these bad boys! So good! Pinned! Cheers, Demeter!! xo
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demeter | beaming baker says
Riiight? I keep hearing in my head, “you gotta change with the times, honey!” LOL. Yes, I used terms of endearment with myself. *ahem* What what? You made em? Wohooo!! You know, when I posted these, I was like, shoot… Cheyanne can’t even have any of these. From here on out, every recipe with cocoa will be seen as a Non-Cheyanne appropriate recipe. Gurl, that’s gonna be a lot! Uh-oh. Get that boy to eat some healthy foods! Meanwhile, you’ve got enough healthy goodness going on in that magical kitchen of yours, I’m SURE he’s covered. Thanks for pinning! Big hugs to ya, Chey. <3
Vivian {Stay Alive and Cooking} says
You seriously make this sound so appetizing. And look so good. Do you deliver…?
Just kidding. I like the sound of this but I don’t think they’ll look as good when they are squished in a box from travelling all the way to the Netherlands. My favourite healthier snacks are probably crackers with hummus, I love homemade hummus… Or I don’t know. Oatmeal cookies with nuts! That’s a favourite too.
Loved your post as always! xxx
demeter | beaming baker says
Aw, thanks Viv. 🙂 Delivery sure would be interesting… Haha. I actually get perfectionism-anxieties whenever I ship my baked goods to my family. lol. Oh! crackers with hummus and nutty oatmeal cookies sound delightful! Thank you Viv! Hugs & xoxo.
Laura ~ RYG says
And I had to create a new board on Pinterest to Pin this! I really am making them. Healthy snacks? Does that sound right?
demeter | beaming baker says
Now it’s my turn to say, YIPPPPPEEEE!!! 🙂 🙂 Healthy snacks sounds perfect. Can’t wait to hear what you think of them. ?
Laura ~ RYG says
I always listen to the Dave Ramsey show for his financial insights and he’s always saying “nothing tastes as good as skinny” but it does have some truth to it. When I can’t button my jeans…..wellllll…my self-esteem takes a hit! I LOVE chocolate and coconut but never found a way to make it healthy before. And I have about 10 bags of coconut on hand because I went through a coconut buying spree. Yay. I’m trying this. Plus, we’re heading to Florida for a few weeks and I need some protein packed snacky snacks on hand!!! Yippee Skippeee.
demeter | beaming baker says
Haha. What a saying… Jeans can be mean and judge-y sometimes, can’t they? lol. Wohoooooo for the coconut buying spree!! I’m gonna have to admit that I go on one of those once a month. *blushing* If I can work chocolate and coconut into a recipe, I’m gonna do it, Laura! It’s awesome that you’re gonna try this recipe. Woot woot! I really hope you and the family enjoy it. What are you heading to Florida for?
bert says
Love your recipe but have a minor question as I am a low “carbist” why is the calorie and carbohydrate count for your recipes not part of the recipe?
Thanks for in advance for your indulgence.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Bert, thank you! It’s definitely one of my big goals for this year to get the nutritional information for all 100+ recipes on the site. It’s a big project that I’ll be working on in the next few months. In the meantime, thank you so much for your patience. Hope you enjoy! 🙂