November 16, 2019

Vegan Ferrero-like Raffaelo

If you’re a candy lover like me, I’m sure your vegan journey let you type “Which candy is vegan?” into your trusted search engine. Google will tell you:

1) Twizzlers.
2) Hubba Bubba Chewing Gum.
3) Cracker Jacks, Original Recipe.
4) Jolly Ranchers, All Standard Flavors.
5) Mamba Fruit Chews.
6) Sour Patch Kids.
7) Swedish Fish.
8) Skittles.

In case you’re missing Ferrero’s Raffelos on the list, it’s because they aren’t vegan. The truffle comprises a spherical wafer which is filled with a white milk cream and with the lactose goes the suitability for a vegan diet.

But that’s not really bad news, because you can whip up your very own Vegan Rafaellos in just 10 minutes.

If you’re planning to feed a baby with these balls, just skip the sweetner and you’re good to go. While such Baby Rafaellos are perfect for these little chubby fingers, eating them is a bit of a messy undertaking for babies, toddlers and adults alike. Coconut flakes will fall of, just like the ones that the commercial Rafaellos are coated in.

This Coconut Balls recipe requires very little equipment:

Measuring cups such as Klee Utensils 10-Piece Colorful Stainless Steel Measuring Cups (affiliate link)
My favorite food container Prep Naturals Glass Meal Prep Containers (affiliate link) or
Freezer-friendly bags such as Glad Food Storage and Freezer 2 in 1 Zipper Bags (affiliate link)

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!

Print Recipe

Vegan Ferrero-like Raffaelo

This recipe for raw vegan Ferrero-like Raffaello truffles with coconut and almonds is simply delicious. It's no-bake, vegan and only requires 10 minutes of active prep time..

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 10 ingredient or less, BLW, blw energy ball, dairy-free, dessert, egg-free, fall, freezer friendly, gluten-free, kids-friendly, no bake, recipes, refined sugar-free, spring, summer, vegan

Ingredients

5 tbsp raw coconut oil melted
¾ cup coconut flakes plus more for coating
¼ cup almond meal
2 tbsp maple syrup omit if feeding to kids
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix coconut oil with coconut flakes, almond meal, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Put around 4 tbsp of additional coconut flakes on a small plate.
Lightly wet your hands to roll the truffles. Use 1 tsp, forming a ball with your hands. Roll in the coconut flakes until completely coated.
They will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or up to a month in the freezer*.