Delicious coconut balls without baking

There are several types of coconut balls, but today we present some that are suitable for practically everyone - even those who avoid certain foods for health or other reasons.

The coconut balls recipe below is more than suitable for those who want to create a quick sweet snack without having to turn on the oven. These very tasty snow-white balls will take no more than 10 minutes to prepare. As they are dairy-free, they can also be eaten by vegans and are suitable for those who are gluten-sensitive. What''s more, even those who avoid large amounts of sugar can enjoy them without guilt.

There is no end in sight to the benefits of this recipe, which consists of just 4 useful ingredients:

• Grated desiccated coconut (3 cups)
  Coconut is rich in fibre, so it has a beneficial effect on our metabolism, but it also has antioxidant properties, so it reduces the chances of heart attack and heart disease. It also helps to improve bone density, skin and hair.

• Coconut flour (1 cup)
  Coconut flour is high in fibre, which helps improve metabolism and creates a fuller feeling, so you can eat less and still feel full. In addition, this flour is suitable for those who avoid gluten and therefore does not cause digestive problems or allergies.
• Coconut water (5 teaspoons)
  Coconut water is very popular with athletes as a natural source of energy, but it is also more than welcome in the kitchen. It is very refreshing, especially in the summer months, and helps to lower blood pressure, bad cholesterol, reduce stress and muscle tension, and helps to cleanse and detoxify the body.
• Agave syrup(1/3 cup)
  Agave syrup is a good sugar substitute as it has a low glycaemic index. However, as it is sweeter than regular sugar, it can be used in much smaller quantities. Diabetics should be especially careful when using it, as it raises blood sugar gradually.

Accessories for making coconut balls:

- tray
- baking paper
- blender
- small shrimp (for decoration - optional)

Or you can decorate half of the balls with chocolate and leave the other half as it is. There is no doubt that both versions are very tasty, and the added advantage of coconut balls is that they can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 week - but in our experience, we doubt they will stay intact for that long!