If you love coconut, you will be obsessed with this recipe. Small bites of coconut yumminess are perfect for a grab-and-go snack. Vegan, gluten-free, soy, peanut and tree nut-free. School safe and kid-approved. My no mess 3 ingredient coconut bliss balls recipe is so easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
Why I Made This Recipe
I love making no-bake treats that don’t need a ton of ingredients. Plus I am obsessed with coconut condensed milk and couldn’t wait to combine it with shredded coconut to make this bite-sized snack.
Why You Need This Recipe
No Mess. Just 3 ingredients. No Bake and thoroughly delicious. Allergy safe, school approved and my kids gave these coconut bliss balls a huge thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with these.
Ingredients and Substitutions
This vegan recipe uses just 3 simple pantry ingredients that will suit most major allergies. For more recipe suggestions, check out my FAQ section.
For this recipe, we are using 3 of my favourite ingredients:
Condensed milk: The truth is that I am addicted to sweetened coconut condensed milk. It is such a versatile ingredient and we always have a couple of cans in our pantry. It is perfect to add just the right amount of caramelly creaminess to recipes. Sub with dairy condensed milk if you are not vegan.
Coconut: You definitely want to use shredded coconut so that it will combine well with the condensed milk and not be too grainy or coarse.
Chocolate: you can skip the chocolate layer if you want but honestly, it makes such a difference to the bliss balls and I highly recommend it. I am using vegan white chocolate chips. You can read the full review of the brand that I used (Healthy Crunch) here. I also often use Enjoy Life white chocolate chips. Sub with your preferred chocolate.
How to Make Coconut Bliss Balls
There are only about 10 minutes of hands-on time for this recipe, to mix, shape and coat the bliss balls with chocolate. So simple! Let’s get to it!
Making the Balls
Combine the entire can of coconut condensed milk (240ml / 1 US Cup) and 200 grams (2 US Cups) of shredded coconut together in a bowl.
Stir together with a spatula until fully combined.
Using a small ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into balls and place them on a lined baking tray.
Place the baking tray in the fridge and allow to chill until the bliss balls are firm.
Adding Chocolate
Place 100 grams (1 US Cup) of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals and stir until the chocolate is smooth.
Using a fork, dip the coconut balls in the chocolate, ensuring that all sides are covered.
Allow to set on the baking tray then enjoy! Look how lovely they are inside. We have a nice thin layer of chocolate and the texture of the coconut balls is just perfect. I can’t wait to dig into these and also hear what you think of them.
Storage and Freezing
Storage: These coconut bliss balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Place the bliss balls on a baking tray to freeze them solid then transfer to an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Common Questions
This recipe makes approximately 15 coconut bliss balls. Feel free to make them larger or smaller depending on which scoop you use.
Feel free to swap out the chocolate for your favourite brand and drizzle extra on top of the outer layer. I also like adding freeze-dried berries to the top, gold leaf to fancy them up a bit and also sprinkles for special occasions.
Absolutely. Nature’s Charm also sells oat-based condensed milk. And of course, if you are not dairy-free, sub with regular condensed milk.
Yes. Both the shredded coconut and coconut condensed milk are naturally gluten-free. Double-check the chocolate that you use. The brand that I used in this recipe, Healthy Crunch, is gluten-free.
Absolutely! If you are not vegan or dairy-free, you can swap the coconut condensed milk with regular sweetened condensed milk. The bliss balls will still be sweet and delicious.
Last look at the Coconut Bliss Balls
Ok, so I may have eaten far too many of the 3 ingredient coconut bliss balls when I made this recipe. If you love coconut, you will fall in love with these! Let me know what you think of them once you’ve made them.
More No Bake Favourites
If you love allergy-safe no-bake treats, check out these family favourites:
- Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with my mini blueberry cheesecakes
- The perfect dessert table has to be my vegan cocoa truffles (using oat condensed milk!)
- Who can resist my easy air fryer churro bites?
- A blast from the past with this British classic, pink and white coconut ice
3 Ingredient Coconut Bliss Balls
Angela’s Top Tip
Weigh your dry ingredients in grams with a scale for best results!
Ingredients
- 240 ml Coconut Condensed Milk (1 US Cup)
- 200 grams Shredded Coconut (2 US Cups)
- 100 grams Vegan White Chocolate Chips (1 US Cup)
Instructions
- Combine the entire can of coconut condensed milk (240ml / 1 US Cup) and 200 grams (2 US Cups) of shredded coconut together in a bowl.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into balls and place them on a lined baking tray.
- Place the baking tray in the fridge and allow to chill until the bliss balls are firm.
- Place 100 grams (1 US Cup) of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals and stir until the chocolate is smooth.
- Using a fork, dip the coconut balls in the chocolate, ensuring that all sides are covered.
- Allow to set on the baking tray then enjoy!
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes approx 15 coconut bliss balls. Feel free to make them larger or smaller depending on which scoop you use.
- Options: Feel free to swap out the chocolate for your favourite brand and drizzle extra on top of the outer layer. I also like adding freeze-dried berries to the top, gold leaf to fancy them up a bit and also sprinkles for special occasions.
- Condensed Milk: If you can’t find coconut condensed milk at your local store, Nature’s Charm also sells oat-based condensed milk. And of course, if you are not dairy-free, sub with regular condensed milk.
- Gluten Friendly: This is a gluten-free recipe. Both the shredded coconut and coconut condensed milk are naturally gluten-free. Double-check the chocolate that you use. The brand that I prefer, Healthy Crunch, is gluten-free.
- Storage: These coconut bliss balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Place the bliss balls on a baking tray to freeze them solid then transfer to an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
These were easy to make and so tasty!
Glad you enjoyed them.
Oh man, these bliss balls are exactly that – blissful! They were so creamy and delicious!
Thrilled to hear that, DK!
Can’t believe these delicious little treats only use three ingredients! They are absolutely amazing, can’t wait to make again
I know – minimal ingredients but packed full of delisciousness.
This is so yummy and the recipe is so easy to follow. Love this and keeping this recipe!
Thanks Gianne!
I cannot thank you enough for this incredibly simple and delicious recipe. So good! Will again it again for my mother in law who loves this combination.
It’s my pleasure. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed them and will be making them again!