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    Home » Recipes » Cookies, Snacks and Desserts

    Published: Feb 14, 2018 · Modified: May 3, 2023 by Mariska Ramondino · This post may contain affiliate links

    Healthy Coconut Bites With Chocolate And Pistachios

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    Chocolate covered coconut bites on a plate.

    Sometimes you need a little sweet treat, and then you will be happy having these lip-smacking coconut bites in your fridge.

    With only 5 ingredients, you get 22 little bites to savor as a healthy snack or a no-bake dessert.

    It's the perfect amount to tame that sweet tooth monster lurking inside you! All it takes is 10 minutes of prep time and let the fridge do the rest.

    Chocolate covered coconut bites on a plate.

    How I love these dark chocolate coconut bites. They're a true delight, especially with a cup of tea or coffee.

    They're like my healthy energy balls with oats - an effortless recipe that produces a large number of easy snacks with the right amount of sweetness.

    The coconut mixture has a subtle pistachio twist and is lightly coated with melted chocolate. Trust me. They're so good and one of our favorite healthy treats.

    So what are you waiting for? Let's make them!

    Jump to:
    • Why You Should Make Crunchy Coconut Bites
    • Ingredients & Notes
    • How to Make This Perfect Sweet Treat
    • Helpful Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recommended
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    Why You Should Make Crunchy Coconut Bites

    • Easy & Quick: The whole thing comes together with simple ingredients in a small amount of time. 
    • Deliciously satisfying: It's a creative snack that satisfies your chocolate cravings with delicious nutty coconut flavor.
    • The perfect snack or sweet treat: Enjoy them as energy bites, a quick snack on the go, or as a dessert with your next meal.

    Ingredients & Notes

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Coconut flakes, coconut oil, pistachios, chocolate chips, and maple syrup displayed on table.

    Desiccated coconut: Go for unsweetened fine shredded coconut flakes. You mostly likely find them in the baking aisle. Make sure coconut is the only ingredient with no other additives.

    Coconut oil: You'll need to melt any solid coconut oil briefly. It's a key ingredient to have these chocolate and coconut bites firm up and become stable in the freezer.

    Maple syrup: It adds a delicious sweetness. Use the same amount of rice syrup if you prefer these coconut balls/bites to be less sweet.

    Chocolate chips: Go for dark chocolate. Milk chocolate would be too sweet here. I love the no-sugar-added dark chocolate baking chips from Lily's.

    Pistachios: Go for salted and roasted nuts. They add a subtle nutty pistachio flavor and a tint of green color, and you even can add one in the middle for a crunchy surprise. 

    Have any pistachios left? Use them to make this healthy, hearty pea and pistachio soup. It's creamy, nutritious, and delicious.

    How to Make This Perfect Sweet Treat

    See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.

    Coconut and pistachio meal in a stainless steel bowl.

    Step 1: In a food processor or blender, briefly pulse coconut shreds and nuts into a coconut meal mix (a few seconds). Transfer the coconut mixture to a mixing bowl.

    Maple syrup poured over a coconut meal in a stainless steel bowl.

    Step 2: Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup.

    Sticky coconut flakes to make coconut balls.

    Step 3: Stir until you get a sticky paste.

    Coconut bites pressed into ice cube molds.

    Step 4: Spoon into a small ice cube tray. Freeze for 30 minutes.

    A hand dipping a coconut bite into melted chocolate.

    Step 5: Place the coconut bites on parchment paper. Dip the bottom of each bite into melted chocolate. Place back on the parchment paper.

    A hand holding a chocolate covered spoon to create zig-zagging chocolate streaks over coconut bites.

    Step 6: With a dipped fork or teaspoon, drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the coconut bites by quickly moving back and forth.

    A bite taken out of a chocolate coconut ball.

    Step 7: Place back into the fridge for a few minutes—enjoy.

    Helpful Tips

    • Avoid blending or pulsing the shredded coconut and pistachios for too long. Otherwise, you will get a coconut paste. Pulse just enough to get the consistency of almost coarse coconut flour or meal (a few seconds only).
    • Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate when melting. It will give it a glossy look.
    • Freeze the coconut bites for 30 minutes (no longer), so they harden enough to handle the melted chocolate.
    • Afterward, keep them in the fridge, not the freezer. Otherwise, it will make the coconut bites too hard.
    • Use a dipped fork or dipped teaspoon to help create zig-zagging chocolate streaks.
    • For a surprise element, add an extra pistachio nut or chocolate chips in the middle while pressing the coconut mixture into the ice cube tray.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to store these chocolate coconut bites?

    Keep them in the fridge in an airtight storage container for up to two weeks.

    Can I enjoy these chocolate-covered coconut bites on the go?

    Yes. Keep them in a small storage container at room temperature (they won't melt). You can take them to work or as a weekend snack to the park.

    All you need to do is make these chocolate-covered coconut bites and enjoy them with your favorite hot beverage or try my cold brew coffee recipe or this healthy coffee smoothie during warmer seasons.

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    📖 Recipe

    Chocolate covered coconut bites on a plate.

    Healthy coconut bites with chocolate and pistachios

    Mariska Ramondino
    Indulge in these delectable coconut bites that boast a sweet, coconut, and pistachio crunch and are decorated with luscious streaks of dark chocolate. They're hands down the finest dark chocolate coconut treats out there, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings, and so simple to whip up!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Cookies, Snacks, Desserts
    Cuisine American

    Equipment

    • 1 blender or food processor
    • 1 ice cube tray Make sure yours is large enough to make 22 treats or use multiple trays.
    Servings 22 Coconut bites

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 ½ cups desiccated coconut (unsweetened fine shredded coconut) 195 grams
    • ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios 70 grams
    • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 75 ml
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted 70 grams (plus one teaspoon)
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate baking chips About 40 grams

    Instructions
     

    • Add coconut shreds and nuts in a blender or food processor. Pulse for a few seconds until you get the consistency of coarse flour.
      2 ½ cups desiccated coconut (unsweetened fine shredded coconut), ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios
    • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
      4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
    • Stir to combine until you get a sticky and slightly greenish coconut mixture.
    • Spoon the coconut mixture into individual cubes of an ice cube tray until completely full. Make sure to press the mixture down with your finger after each spoon to create a solid and compact treat.
    • Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
    • Remove treats from the freezer. They should be hard enough to release them from the ice cube trays and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Melt over a low heat setting. Stir until smooth.
      ¼ cup dark chocolate baking chips
    • Remove the saucepan from the stove and place next to the coconut bites on the parchment paper. Make sure to use a trivet mat under the saucepan.
    • One by one, dip the bottom of the coconut bites generously into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper.
    • Then use a dipped teaspoon or fork to drizzle the rest of the melted chocolate over the coconut bites using sweeping motions (go back and forth with your hand to create small zig-zagging lines).
    • Place the chocolate covered coconut bites in the fridge for a few minutes to harden. Then enjoy!

    Notes

    Helpful Tips:
    • Don't over-pulse the shredded coconut and pistachios in the blender. Otherwise, you will get a coconut paste. Pulse just enough to get the consistency of almost coarse coconut flour or meal ( a few seconds).
    • Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate when melting. It will give the melted chocolate a glossy look.
    • Freeze the coconut bites for 30 minutes (no longer) to harden enough to handle the melted chocolate.
    • I prefer to melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over the stove, but you could do the same in a microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir halfway through.
    • Storage: Keep them in the fridge in an airtight storage container for up to two weeks.
    • You can take these treats on the go or to work. Place them in a storage container and keep them at least at room temperature. 

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    Nutrition (% Daily value)

    Serving: 1Calories: 128kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 102mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 16mg (2%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)

    Disclaimer: This nutritional data is calculated using third party tools and is only intended as a reference.

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