Easy No Bake Coconut Truffles
I love coconut. I feel like it has such a tropical flavor that always makes me feel like I am on vacation.
With that said, I love treating myself to foods that make me feel like I am on vacation!
You'll need a few simple ingredients, one of them being coconut butter. Now, this isn't the same thing as coconut oil, and it won't work as a substitute. Coconut butter is made from actual coconut meat. You can make it yourself by blending shredded coconut for like 15 minutes until it becomes a butter consistency, but I tried it once, and it didn't work. Or maybe I didn't have enough patience for it...
Coconut butter is an ingredient that can be a tiny bit pricy if you get it at Whole Foods but I found mine on Amazon for about $12 a jar. It'll last you a few years honestly. Other uses for coconut butter include putting a spoon in your coffee, tea, matcha, or lattes. It makes for the creamiest drink.
So trust me, you'll use it a ton. And if you don't want to add it to your coffee then just make this coconut truffle recipe 100x!
Ok, now for the recipe!
Easy No Bake Coconut Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + 2 tablespoons for rolling
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, melted & cooled
- 1 scoop vanilla protein (optional) - I used Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla Protein. It's a vegan protein powder made from peas. Use the code recipes4health for a discount if you want to give it a try!
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted & cooled
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a bowl, ad stir with a spatula to combine.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
- Roll into 1 tablespoon size balls with your hands, then roll in shredded coconut. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge!
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Vegan or not, this stuffing will be a hit for all at your Thanksgiving table this year! This recipe is dairy-free and devoid of allergens, making it a safe choice for everyone at the table.