My sister and I are always on the hunt for healthier snacks to indulge in. When I was over at her place at the weekend, she had made these No Bake Lemon Coconut Balls. For me it was love at first bite!
Two of my favorite things are lemon and coconut! To have them both combined in one delicious snack is just great. For them to be as quick and easy to make as these are is just the icing on the cake!
No bake. No fuss. No muss. Fairly healthy, and using only a few simple ingredients? Where do I sign up!!!!
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My sister has been making these for years apparently. They are so delicious, I just had to have the recipe so that I could make some for myself!
They were really simple to make. If you can use an electric mixer and beat things together and a cookie scoop, then you can make these no bake lemon coconut balls!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE NO BAKE LEMON COCONUT BALLS
Just a few simple ingredients makes these very affordable.
- 1 cup coconut manna (Coconut Butter)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- the juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla
- unsweetened coconut flakes to roll the balls in
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WHAT IS CREAMED COCONUT?
Creamed coconut is made from the unsweetened fresh pulp of a mature coconut.
The fresh pulp is dehydrated, ground to a semi-solid white creamy paste and it is then hardened at room temperature. Creamed coconut melts around 24 degrees C.
The solidified block of creamed coconut is then often stored in airtight plastic pouches and shipped all over the world.
This very versatile ingredient has a distinct, coconut-like flavor with a rich, creamy texture that makes it a great addition to a range of recipes, including soups, smoothies, and desserts.
It’s also widely used in many types of cuisine.
Because it’s unsweetened, low in carbs, and also dairy-free, it’s also frequently featured in many vegan and ketogenic recipes. Do let it be noted that this recipe I am sharing today is neither vegan or ketogenic due to the use of honey.
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WHAT IS COCONUT MANNA?
Coconut manna, also sometimes referred to as coconut butter, is the pureed meat of the coconut, offering a creamy, subtly sweet flavor and a wealth of nutritional benefits. Unlike coconut oil, which is solely the extracted fat, coconut manna retains all the components of the coconut meat, including its fiber, protein, and minerals, making it a whole-food powerhouse.
The use of lemon zest gives these a lovely lemon flavor, along with the lemon juice. The lemon juice also serves to help thicken the cream even further so that you can roll the mixture into balls.
The coconut for rolling the finished balls in is un-sweetened. These are plenty sweet enough with the honey!
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HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE LEMON COCONUT BALLS
Nothing could be easier to make than these delicious no bake treats. Just mix, shape, roll and chill. Easy peasy!
Mix the creamed coconut together in a bowl with the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla until well combined.
Have ready a bowl of coconut flakes.
Using a small cookie scoop out balls and drop them into the coconut flakes, rolling the balls into the flakes to coat them completely. Place into a small paper cups and then into a covered container for storage. Store covered in the refrigerator.
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CAN I MAKE COCONUT MANNA AT HOME?
Coconut manna can be a bit expensive. It is very easy to make your own at home. My sister makes her own coconut manna all the time. You will need un-sweetened coconut and a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend the coconut for 5 to 15 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of your container several times, until you have a smooth and creamy butter.
Patience is key here.
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Just look at how rich and creamy these are. They fairly melt in the mouth. They are not low in calories as coconut cream is relatively calorie dense as is honey, but you will find that eating one of these or even just half of one of these really satisfies that sweet tooth of yours!
And its nice to know that when you are satisfying it, you are eating healthy, natural ingredients. These make great snacks for the children as well. Must healthier than a candy bar!
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ALL DRESSED HUMMUS - Smooth, rich and creamy and topped with all sorts of crunchy bits. Chopped fresh veggies and toasted chick peas. Yummy!
GINGERBREAD ROASTED CHICKPEAS - Crisp and crunchy and sweetly spiced with all of the spices that make gingerbread such a wonderful treat! Deliciously moreish!
GARDEN HERB DIP - I am betting you have everything in your house right now to make it also . . . cream cheese, thick plain yogurt, mayonnaise, a bit of Dijon mustard and a splash of hot sauce, along with some chopped spring onions (scallions), chives and seasonings.
No Bake Lemon Coconut Balls
Yield: makes about 16
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
A recipe I got from my sister for the most delicious little no bake coconut balls. Almost like a truffle!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamed coconut or coconut manna
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- the juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla
- unsweetened coconut flakes to roll the balls in
Instructions
- Mix the creamed coconut (coconut manna) together in a bowl with the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla until well combined.
- Have ready a bowl of coconut flakes.
- Using a small cookie scoop out balls and drop them into the coconut flakes, rolling the balls into the flakes to coat them completely.
- Place into a small paper cups and then into a covered container for storage.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
NOTE: There has been some confusion as to what Coconut Cream is. I have further clarified that information in the blog post so that everyone knows exactly what they should be using.
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I was wondering which brand of coconut cream you use? Also, I am thinking of adding coconut sugar to the recipe. Is there any reason a granulated type of sugar would be bad for this recipe? I was thinking the granules might be off putting in terms of texture, but I cannot think of any other reason. I think a little water to liquify the coconut sugar would provide additional coconut taste and in liquid form replace the honey.
ReplyDeleteI use the cream skimmed off the top of my canned coconut milk. My sister makes her own coconut cream by blitzing unsweetened coconut in her food processor until it is smooth like butter. I cannot say for sure if coconut sugar would work well in these as I haven't done that myself and am really a newby when it comes to making them at all! I would think you need to take into consideration that honey has a certain viscosity to it that coconut sugar and water would not have unless you heated it to make a thick syrup. Just my thoughts!
DeleteI use the Nutiva coconut manna, or make my own using the unsweetened coconut shreds. I don't know that the coconut sugar would be a good replacement, but maple syrup can be used instead of the honey. I would try the sugar, but not add water to the recipe.
ReplyDeleteHi, I've just come across your recipe and happen to have all the ingredients listed, yeah! Alas, upon combining all the ingredients together I'm left with a lot of delicious tasting liquid. Should there be another ingredient, maybe almond meal or something? Please help.
ReplyDeleteMake sure you use Coconut Cream, not Coconut milk, they are not the same thing. The mixture will be a bit soft, but refrigerating it for half an hour or so should take care of that and they are relatively easy to roll then. I hope this helps!
DeleteHappy to try again. Thanks
DeleteI hope they work for you this time!
DeleteThese look good. Wanted to make them but allergic to honey. Is there something that can be substituted for it
ReplyDeleteYou could try agave or brown rice syrup. I can't say with any certainty that these will work however, never having used them myself.
DeleteDate syrup would probably work as well.
DeleteI have tried to make these twice….all I’m getting is a bowl of liquid. Whipping it with my hand mixer thickened it up a little bit but not enough to roll into a ball. Going to try to refrigerate it to see if it thickens further.
ReplyDeleteMarie here, I am not sure why your balls are really liquid? We used Nativa Coconut Manna and as you can see our balls are fairly solid. Not hard, but easy to roll in coconut. We keep them refrigerated.
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