Vegan Chocolate Coconut Bites
These vegan chocolate coconut bites are tiny, chewy, and ridiculously addictive. They’re basically what happens when a candy bar and energy bite have a baby. Made with simple ingredients, they come together in minutes—no baking, no stress. Each bite is a perfect balance of rich dark chocolate and sweet, nutty coconut. They’re naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, proving that dessert doesn’t need dairy to be delicious. Perfect for a quick snack, post-dinner treat, or hiding in the fridge from your family. Make a batch, but don’t expect them to last long.
Vegan Chocolate Coconut Bites
Easy, no-bake chocolate coconut bites that taste like candy but are secretly healthy.
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Coating
- ¾ cup dark chocolate dairy-free, melted
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Coconut Filling
- Mix shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
- Add melted coconut oil and stir until the mixture sticks together.
- Scoop and roll into small balls (about 1-inch wide).
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Coating
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil using a microwave or double boiler.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Step 3: Coat & Set
- Dip each coconut bite into melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Let excess chocolate drip off, then return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill in the fridge for 5 minutes until set.
