Description
Pineapple Coconut Balls are a taste of tropical bliss! These no-bake treats combine the sweetness of fresh pineapple with creamy coconut, making them a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Finely chop the fresh pineapple and drain excess juice.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped pineapple, shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 3. Roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter). If using nuts, press some into each ball before rolling.
- 4. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- 5. Once chilled, roll each ball in additional shredded coconut and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pineapple Coconut Ball (30g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg