Raspberry Coconut Balls

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Prep Time:

20m

Yield:

About 20 coconut balls

The search for a no-guilt, nutritious treat (that does not taste like bird food) is over. These beautiful ruby-hued Raspberry Coconut Balls are made without any food color. Ever wondered how professional bakeries make coconut macaroons with coconut that is very fine and not sweet? Well, the secret is desiccated coconut. It is used in this recipe as it absorbs plenty of liquid from raspberries and ensures success. Makes a delicious no-bake, snack or dessert for any time of day.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup desiccated coconut or 1 1/3 cups unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup desiccated coconut for rolling balls

Directions

Blend raspberries to smooth puree. Press thru sieve to remove seeds. Measure 1/2 cup. Any remaining amount can be used to flavor sparkling or flat water.
If using almond meal instead of almond flour, combine almond meal with powdered sugar and blend until very fine. Add to raspberry puree.
If using desiccated coconut, add to mixture. If using standard, but unsweetened coconut, it must be blended until very fine. Place 1 1/3 cups of unsweetened coconut in blender and process until very fine. Measure 1/2 cup (remaining is used to roll balls) and add to raspberry mixture.
Mixture can be rolled immediately, but if placed in a refrigerator for several hours or overnight, balls will hold shape better.
Shape into about 1 tablespoon size balls and roll in coconut.
Keep refrigerated.

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You can find desiccated coconut on Amazon.

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