Low Carb Homemade Raffaello Coconut Almond Balls
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Carb Homemade Raffaello Coconut Almond Balls—an elegant, no-bake treat that's as decadent as it is nutritious. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, coconut butter, and coconut oil, these bite-sized delights offer a creamy, satisfying texture with a hint of natural sweetness from erythritol or monk fruit. Encased in fine almond flour and crowned with a whole blanched almond at the center, they're rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut for a beautifully crisp finish. Perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles, these heavenly confections are ready in just 20 minutes and are best served chilled, delivering a refined coconut-almond flavor with every bite. Whether you're treating yourself or impressing guests, these homemade treats prove that healthy can still be luxurious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams unsweetened shredded coconut
- 25 whole almonds blanched almonds
- 100 grams full-fat cream cheese
- 50 grams coconut butter
- 20 grams coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit to taste)
- 30 grams fine almond flour
Instructions
Place the unsweetened shredded coconut in a medium bowl and set aside for coating.
In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, coconut butter, and coconut oil. Beat them together until smooth and well combined.
Add the vanilla extract and the sweetener to the cream cheese mixture. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more if necessary.
Mix in the almond flour until you have a thick, manageable dough-like consistency.
Take a small amount of the mixture and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a whole blanched almond in the center and wrap the mixture around it, rolling it into a ball.
Roll the ball in the shredded coconut until fully coated.
Place each completed ball on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Once all the balls are formed and coated, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve chilled and enjoy these low-carb delights, perfect for a refined sweet treat with a nutty surprise inside.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.8 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.9 g | 770% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.2 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
