Name: Swedish Chocolate Oat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1½ cups rolled oats; ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut; ¼ cup cocoa powder; ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey; ¼ cup coconut oil; 1-2 tsp espresso powder; 1 orange, zested; 1 tsp cardamom; 1 tsp vanilla extract; salt; ¼ cup crushed freeze dried strawberries; ¼ cup crushed pistachios; ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

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Spring Fika

Swedish Chocolate Oat Balls

Author: Abby Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free Kids Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 16

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

B Butter C cocoa powder C coconut oil E espresso powder F Flours + Cereals F freeze-dried raspberries G Grains H Honey M Maple Syrup P pistachios R rolled oats S Shredded Coconut V Vanilla

Description

Simple, nostalgic, and delightfully adaptable, enjoy these no-bake fika classics—rich with cocoa, a hint of espresso, and rolled in your choice of toppings.

Instructions

Mix it up:

In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in softened butter (or coconut oil), maple syrup, espresso, and vanilla. Mix until evenly combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk; if too wet, a spoonful more oats.

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Chill:

Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up slightly.

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Roll:

Using your hands, roll into bite-sized balls. Coat in shredded coconut, crushed pistachios, or freeze-dried raspberries for added flair.

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Serve or store:

Enjoy right away or chill for 30+ minutes. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Note

Swede Dish Tip:
Swap espresso for orange zest or cardamom for a caffeine-free, kid-friendly version—or make a batch of each for a colorful fika platter!

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Swedish Chocolate Oat Balls

Swedish Chocolate Oat Balls

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Ingredients

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