Do you love coconut and chocolate? If so, you are going to love this recipe – homemade protein coconut bon bons! Made from scratch, and although they are a healthier twist on the classic treat, they taste so similar to the popular coconut bon bons you can buy at the store.

The creamy coconut-vanilla-y filling melts in your mouth, while the rich chocolate coating adds the perfect touch of indulgence. They are quick, easy, and a fantastic option for satisfying your sweet tooth while also fueling your body with wholesome ingredients! Chocolatey on the outside, and creamy, soft on the inside, these babies have a delicious flavor that tastes close to the original coconut bon bons. Plus, these healthy protein enriched treats are no bake, no cook, and can be made within minutes.

Coconut bon bons are one of my favorite candies! They have a sugary, sweet, and vanilla-flavored center and are coated with dark chocolate. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make my own version, but I’m so glad I did! This version tastes just like the real thing, but with wholesome ingredients.

There are three different types of coconut in this recipe – coconut cream and desiccated coconut combine to create a creamy, smooth filling that melts in your mouth. Then the chocolate coating is thinned out with coconut oil to create a thin, smooth coating. This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do.  I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks.

The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut is available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, butter, oil, flour and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet. Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or “good” cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk.

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put a spoonful into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you. It is considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet!

People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.

Hence these no-bake coconut bon bons are both low-carb and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar. Not only are these healthy treats insanely delicious and easy to prepare, they also comes with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, these little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.

One little bon bon makes me happy in an instant. They are soft and chewy and you are going to love this superfood candy. It’s a simple and delicious way to incorporate the amazing health benefits of coconut into your lifestyle, as its bursting with nutrition and good stuff. These of course won’t be exactly the same as the store bought ones, but these ones have no weird ingredients, no truckloads of sugar and unhealthy oils, no artificial flavourings or preservatives and I think you will like them better.  A classic treat made with real ingredients.

I can’t begin to tell you how satisfying it is to take an old favorite candy and ‘healthifying’ it making it totally without refined sugar and without the unhealthy ingredients that are in mass produced candies. To make it even better, these have just 6 ingredients and are totally creamy, sweet, and satisfying. You will never go back to store-bought after tasting these small but mighty delights!

Whether you are satisfying a sweet tooth or looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, these coconut bon bons will hit the spot.

Coconut Protein Bon Bons

These creamy, homemade coconut bon bons are dipped in silky chocolate and make the most refreshing treat! Made with 6 simple, wholesome ingredients, these no-bake,protein-rich delights are not only easy but also packed with flavor.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut bon bons no bake, coconut protein bon bons, healthy coconut protein bon bons, healthy coconut protein snack

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Flaky salt - optional

Instructions

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream into the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making this recipe to allow the coconut cream to separate.

  When ready to make the recipe, open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink or discard.

  Combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan over a very low heat and gently melt. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk until smooth. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla extract if you think it needs it.

  Scoop the filling into a 12-hole silicone muffin pan or simply line a normal muffin tin with 12 paper liners, filling each slot with about 1 tablespoon of the coconut filling mixture.

  Freeze the fillings for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Once the fillings are set and solid, melt the chocolate and coconut oil for the coating.

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Remove the coconut fillings from the silicone muffin pan and dip, one at a time, into the melted chocolate turning over with a fork until fully coated.

  Another method is to hold each bon bon with a fork over the dish of melted chocolate and spoon the chocolate over each one. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and set the bon bon onto a plate, rack or parchment lined tray.

  Repeat with all of the coconut disks. Place on a rack or parchment paper as you repeat with remaining bon bons.

  Optional: drizzle the coated bon bons with any remaining chocolate and top with a pinch of flaky salt.

  Store in fridge up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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