Coconut Bites with Chocolate and Pistachios
Coconut Bites with Chocolate and Pistachios are no-bake treats featuring chewy coconut centers, rich chocolate coating, and crunchy nut topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12-16 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Shredded coconut
- Sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Dark or milk chocolate
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until sticky.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls or ovals.
- Place on a lined tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle each coconut bite with melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate again for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.
- Toast coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- Add dried fruit or almond extract for variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Let sit at room temperature briefly before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing dark or milk chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
