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Home » Desserts » Chocolate Coconut Candy Bites.

Chocolate Coconut Candy Bites.

Jan 31, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 8 Comments

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Chocolate coconut candy bites are a delicious allergy friendly treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth! A chewy coconut center is surrounded by a dark chocolate shell, making a sweet treat that you’re sure to love.

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I made these chocolatey treats an embarrassing number of times this summer. For some reason, it was a chocolate coconut candy bite sort of summer at our house. And I didn’t mind one bit!

These homemade candies are made with shredded coconut, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and organic coconut oil. If you have food allergies, you know it can be hard to find safe candy in the store. Making your own candy is a great way to enjoy a dessert that’s safe for your specific dietary needs.

The combination of coconut and chocolate reminds me of a store bought candy bar, but I think these taste even better!

For anyone who has been missing Mounds bars or Almond Joy bars, this is the candy for you. This could be a great treat to make for Valentine’s day. You could package these up in a cute little heart shaped box for a special someone.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Shredded Coconut – You want unsweetened coconut flakes for this recipe. The finer the shred, the better.
  • Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is the only type of oil that works in this recipe, because it solidifies when it gets cool. I would encourage you to call and check on any brands that you are going to try, but the last time I called Dr. Bronner’s, their coconut oil was made in a coconut only facility. You can find this brand on Amazon or at Whole Foods.
  • Cocoa Powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is easy to find in most grocery stores. We use Hershey cocoa powder.
  • Maple Syrup – I like maple syrup for sweetening these candies, but you could probably use honey or agave syrup if you prefer.

Tips for Success

These are easy to make, and if you don’t mind a little mess, they’re fun for kids to help make. There’s something so fun about dipping things in chocolate, isn’t there? The secret to an extra rich chocolate coating is to dunk these coconut candy bites at least twice.

I recommend allowing these to sit on a wire rack so that the excess chocolate can drip off of them, but if you don’t have a wire rack, you can just place some waxed paper on a cookie sheet and set the candies on that. They will just have a little excess chocolate on the bottom of each candy. But when has extra chocolate ever been a bad thing? :)

coconut candy balls covered in melted chocolate on a wire rack
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Storage

Make sure to store these in the refrigerator because with the high coconut oil content, they will become very soft at room temperature. If you store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container, they should stay fresh for up to a week.

Freezing

You can freeze these candies if you like. Just make sure to thaw them before trying to bite into them, because they will be rock hard when you take them out of the freezer.

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Watch the short video below to see how easy it is to make these candies.

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Recipe

vegan chocolate coconut candy bites
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Chocolate Coconut Candy Bites.

A sweet coconut filling is surrounded by rich chocolate, making these homemade candies simply irresistible!

Course Dessert
Cuisine gluten free, Paleo, vegan.
Keyword homemade candy, no bake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 167 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the coconut filling:

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons organic coconut oil
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup

For the chocolate coating:

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup organic unrefined coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Spoon the coconut oil into a bowl, and heat in the microwave until melted – about 10 seconds.
  2. Stir in the maple syrup and shredded coconut. Use your hands to form one inch balls, and place these on a parchment paper lined plate or cookie sheet. Place in the freezer for one hour.
  3. Once the candy is frozen, make the coating. Place the coconut oil in a bowl, and microwave until melted – about 10 seconds. Stir in the maple syrup and cocoa powder.
  4. Place a wire rack over some wax paper so that the chocolate can drip off of the candy.
  5. Take one candy at a time and roll in your hands to reshape if necessary. Use a fork to drop it into the bowl of chocolate coating. Lift it out, and then dunk it in again. Lift it out and place on the wire rack.
  6. Repeat with all of the candy.
  7. Store the finished candy in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Store this candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition facts are for one piece of chocolate coconut candy.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Coconut Candy Bites.
Amount per Serving
Calories
167
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in September 2016. It has been updated with more tips and details.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    January 08, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Darryl

    November 01, 2018 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Very tasty!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer

    March 18, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Is there a different oil I can use? I love coconut, but not the oil.
    Could I use agave syrup instead of maple?
    Thanks J

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 19, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Yes, you can use agave syrup, but the oil needs to be one that solidifies as it cools. I’m not sure what other oil would work. Refined coconut oil doesn’t taste as strongly of coconut, if that’s the issue.

      Reply
  4. Medha

    September 14, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    These look delicious and I love how simple and healthy the ingredients are :)

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 17, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you, Medha!

      Reply
  5. Maria

    September 14, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    These look so yummy! But isn’t ‘coconut powder’ for the coating a typo?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 14, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you! I fixed the typo. :)

      Reply

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