COCONUT BITE Coconut truffles with Greek yogurt
For a simple and refreshing snack, these coconut treats covered in chocolate are just what you need!
An easy recipe with no baking required: the coconut and yogurt balls are light, because they are made only with Greek yogurt and shredded coconut, without added sugars (honey or sweetener are optional) and will please everyone.
Soft to bite into and super creamy, they can be garnished as desired with melted dark chocolate (in the microwave or bain-marie), rolled in shredded coconut or pistachio crumbs.
The coconut and chocolate balls are a perfect conclusion for a light lunch. An excellent idea for serving a simple yet satisfying dessert.
The light truffles with Greek yogurt and coconut are delicious no-bake treats with a chocolate coating, ideal for a tasty snack or to serve at the end of a meal.
A tasty and easy-to-prepare dessert, these yogurt, coconut, and chocolate balls are made in less than 10 minutes and require only about 1 hour of resting time.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 131.55 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.67 (g) of which sugars 13.35 (g)
- Proteins 2.86 (g)
- Fat 7.39 (g) of which saturated 6.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.57 (g)
- Fibers 1.02 (g)
- Sodium 49.81 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- shredded coconut
- chocolate
Tools
- Bowl
Steps
In a bowl, place the yogurt, add the shredded coconut and the honey (optional) if you want a sweeter taste, then mix with a spatula to combine. You should get a moist but workable mixture.
With a spoon or damp hands, take small portions of the mixture and form balls the size of a walnut. Place on a cutting board or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate to solidify for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate coarsely chopped using a bain-marie and stir with a spoon until completely melted. Dip the coconut balls completely, one at a time, using a fork. Drain the excess chocolate well, then place them spaced out on a sheet of parchment paper to solidify.
Refrigerate until serving time
NOTES
YOGURT For this preparation, I recommend using Greek Yogurt because it is less liquid and creamier than the classic type. I chose 0% Greek Yogurt, but whole, 5%, or Coconut flavored yogurt are also fine to enhance the taste of the truffles.
HONEY Optional in this recipe, only if you want a sweeter taste. Alternatively, Agave syrup or Sweetener.
COATING You can alternatively choose to cover the Yogurt and Coconut balls with melted chocolate (dark, milk, or white) or with Shredded Coconut.
DECORATION It is not necessary, but if you want to make your Coconut and Chocolate Truffles even more beautiful, you can sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top before the chocolate has completely solidified.
STORAGE
The Yogurt Coconut and Chocolate Truffles – Coconut Bite can be prepared the day before. Once ready, they last in the refrigerator, closed in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
