Coconut almond "snowballs"
Coconut almond snowballs are a no-bake sweet snack made with desiccated coconut, coconut cream and blanched almonds, finished with dark chocolate and puffed rice. The Thermomix grinds the almonds, melts the chocolate and blends the coconut mixture into a firm, truffle-like dough, so you can shape uniform snowballs without any stove work.
About this recipe
Coconut almond snowballs made in the Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate festive no-bake dessert for anyone searching for easy coconut recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine. Desiccated coconut and coconut cream form a soft, truffle-like base, while blanched almonds are ground fresh in the mixing bowl for a depth of flavour that ready-ground almonds simply cannot match. A splash of melted coconut oil binds everything together, and dark chocolate, gently melted with precise temperature control, gives each snowball a glossy coat. The playful crunch of puffed rice against the creamy coconut centre makes these bites irresistible at Christmas tables, cookie exchanges or children's parties. Because the TM7 handles the grinding, mixing and melting in a single bowl, you spend less time washing up and more time rolling, dipping and decorating these snowy treats with the kids.
Preparation tips
- Chill the coconut and almond mixture in the fridge before rolling, as the coconut oil firms up and the snowballs hold their round shape much better without sticking to your hands.
- Use a small ice-cream scoop or melon baller to portion the coconut mixture so every snowball has the same size, which ensures even chocolate coating and a professional look on the gift plate.
- Toast the blanched almonds briefly in a dry pan before grinding in the Thermomix; this deepens their nutty flavour and gives the soft coconut centre a warmer, more aromatic character.
Recipe variations
- Vegan version: choose dark chocolate without dairy and replace the sugar with maple syrup; the coconut cream and coconut oil already make these snowballs completely plant-based and just as creamy.
- Festive winter variant: roll the finished snowballs in a mix of desiccated coconut and freeze-dried raspberry powder, or add a pinch of cinnamon to the almond base for a cosy Christmas flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds blanched almonds into a fine, aromatic powder that binds seamlessly into the coconut snowball base. [Grinding]
- Weighing precision - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs desiccated coconut and coconut cream directly in the bowl, saving dishes. [Weighing]
- Gentle melting - Precise temperature control melts the chocolate and coconut oil evenly without any burning or seizing. [Heating]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends coconut cream, sugar and ground almonds into a firm, truffle-like dough in seconds. [Mixing]
- Fine chopping - A few pulses chop the puffed rice coarsely so it adds a crunchy, snowy coating to each coconut ball. [Chopping]
Ingredients
- desiccated coconut
- blanched almonds
- white chocolate
- brown sugar
- coconut cream
- coconut oil
- puffed rice