Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 1

Delicious Swedish Chocolate Balls recipe for your sweet tooth

Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

175

Sugar

13g

Fat

10g

Swedish Chocolate Balls, also known as Coconut Balls, are a popular sweet treat in Sweden. These bitesize balls are made with a mixture of oats, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, coffee, vanilla, melted chocolate, and coconut flakes. They can be made quickly and easily without any baking and are perfect for satisfying a sweet craving or serving as a dessert at parties. While they may not be the healthiest treat, they are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves chocolate and coconut.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor or blender, pulse the oats until they are finely ground.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground oats, sugar, and cocoa powder.
3.	Add the softened butter, strong coffee, vanilla extract, melted baking chocolate, and coconut flakes to the bowl and stir well to combine.
4.	Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them onto a lined baking sheet.
5.	Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

These chocolatey and coconutty balls are a tasty treat that can be made easily and quickly without any baking.

They are perfect for a sweet craving or as a party dessert.

CONS

These balls are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also not suitable for those with a gluten or lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these balls are not particularly healthy, they do contain oats which are a good source of fiber and provide sustained energy.
Cocoa powder is also rich in antioxidants which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

	4 cups regular rolled oats
	1 1/4 cups white sugar
	1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
	1 cup butter or margarine , softened
	2 tablespoons strong coffee
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate , melted
	1/3 cup coconut flakes