Papaya Balls
Delight your taste buds with these no-bake, guilt-free Papaya Balls—a tropical-inspired treat that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Made with ripe papaya, shredded coconut, and almond flour, these naturally sweet and nutrient-packed bites are perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or party platter. Infused with aromatic cardamom powder and topped with optional coconut flakes, each ball offers a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. This recipe is quick and easy, requiring only 25 minutes of prep time and no cooking—perfect for busy lifestyles. Plus, it’s gluten-free, easily adapted to a vegan diet, and packed with wholesome ingredients like honey (or maple syrup) and chopped nuts. Serve chilled to enjoy their subtle tropical sweetness and creamy texture. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining guests, Papaya Balls are a refreshing and healthy crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized ripe papaya
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, or pistachios)
- 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 0.25 cup crushed dried coconut flakes (optional, for coating)
Instructions
Peel the medium-sized ripe papaya and remove the seeds. Cut it into small cubes.
Place the papaya cubes into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth to create papaya puree.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the papaya puree, shredded coconut, honey (or maple syrup), almond flour, chopped nuts, and cardamom powder.
Mix well until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more almond flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is workable.
Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls.
For an optional coating, roll each ball in crushed dried coconut flakes to give it a decorative finish and additional texture.
Place the balls onto a tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
Serve chilled and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.7 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.2 g | 441% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2103 mg | 45% | |
*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.
