Swedish Chocolate Balls
It’s fika time! In Sweden the fika tradition is synonymous with taking a coffee break and having a snack with it. Even though they are commonly served in Swedish cafes, many Swedish families make Chokladbollar at home, because they are really easy to make. In fact, this is one of the first desserts Swedish children learn to bake during their childhood! This is a perfect no-bake gluten-free dessert, and you won’t be able to stop at one!
What you’ll need
- 1 cup rolled oats, ground into a coarse meal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams), softened
- 40g granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon coffee powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup dessicated coconut
- 1/4 cup ground pistachios
How to make it
- Cream butter and sugar, then add cocoa powder and vanilla and cream until well blended.
- Stir in oats and salt
- Roll the mixture into small balls – about 1 tablespoon if you’d like them larger, about 1 tsp if you’d like them smaller.
- Roll half the balls in the dessicated coconut, and half the balls in the pistachio until fully coated
- Refrigerate for at least an hour, or freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container. They will last in the fridge for a week or longer if kept in the freezer.
Notes:
- Most Swedish recipes will call for coffee to be added, but this can be left out if you would like to make them more child-friendly
- Get creative – add fillings like chocolate chips, caramel or coat the chocolate balls in rainbow sprinkles…!