3 Ingredient Paleo Vegan No Bake Coconut Cookies (Keto, Sugar Free)- Make these super simple no bake cookies in under 5 minutes, to satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way! Low carb and tastes like a coconut candy bar!
With the holiday season in full swing, it means one thing for me- Cookies.
While I’m still yet to share some holiday specific cookies, I thought I’d share at least one. In true Arman fashion, I stuck true to my roots. Like with any of my cookie recipes, we’ll kickstart the onslaught without turning on the oven, No bake cookie style!
PS- If you love these cookies, you’ll love these make amazing chocolate coconut bars.
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If there is one no bake cookie you should begin with, this has got to be it. Not only does it need just three easy ingredients, it literally takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and form into cookies. The hard part is waiting for it to firm up. However, because of the ingredients used in these, you won’t be waiting more than 20 minutes.
Can we take a minute to quickly discuss the taste and texture of these no bake coconut cookies? If you’ve ever tried a Bounty Bar (my Aussie and UK readers!), a Mound Bar (USA!) or the famous coconut rough (New Zealand!), these will make
Wait a minute…I’ve made bounty bars and even a protein-packed version on here already. Looks like coconut rough may be next…
Okay, I’m getting off track here.
TLDR- My 3-Ingredient No Bake Coconut Cookies will remind you of those candy bar fillings, but with a twist. These contain no sugar, no grains, no flour and are your guilt-free cure for the sweet tooth.
It’s also super friendly for most dietary lifestyles out there. It’s naturally paleo, vegan, grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. Also, because of the sweetener used, it happens to be low carb, keto and sugar-free!
Speaking of homemade candy, did you know I did you a favor and collated over 20 healthy homemade candy bar recipes in one spot? You’ll find your favorites there and just like these no bake cookies, are super simple and most require zero baking!
Now, I don’t want you guys to be under the assumption that these cookies are soft and chewy and just like grandmas. Sorry, but they aren’t. They are very similar to my coconut crack bars, but I adjusted the ingredients to give them a softer texture, yet they are still firm.
If you want your cookies to be on the softer side, enjoy at room temperature. For a thicker, almost fudge-like texture, enjoy directly from the fridge.
DO NOT eat straight from the freezer, unless you are a fan of the dentist and have a very fulfilled bank account.
For a tried and tested, soft and chewy cookie recipe, you’d best begin with these white chocolate raspberry ones or perhaps these
The best part of my no bake recipes is how quick and easy they are. These coconut versions are no different, and require a simple, 3- step process–
- Add ingredients to a bowl
- Mix, form into balls, press onto a plate or tray
- Refrigerate or freeze until firm.
BOOM.
Sugar Free, Low Carb, and Keto Friendly Cookies
To ensure these cookies fit those requirements, it is imperative for you to use this monk fruit sweetened maple syrup. It has the consistency of a sticky sweetener (maple, agave, honey etc), but without any carbs or sugar.
If you can tolerate some natural sweetness, feel free to use the aforementioned sticky sweeteners. Do not use an artificially sweetened sweetener, like sugar free pancake syrup or sugar free maple syrup. These just do not have the viscosity needed to form properly.
Ignite that inner cookie monster and satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way! These healthy 3 ingredient no bake paleo vegan coconut cookies will kickstart your cookie train.
No baking required.
More delicious no bake cookies? Gotcha covered!
No Bake White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
No Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies
3-Ingredient Paleo Vegan No Bake Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut flakes I used finely shredded
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetened maple syrup Can substitute for any liquid sweetener of choice- See notes *
Instructions
- Line a large plate or baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix very well. Lightly wet your hands then form small balls with the batter, placing them 1-2 inches apart on the lined baking tray.
- Using a fork, press down onto each cookie. Refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Nutrition
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What a clever idea! Great option for those with food allergies.
HI ARMAN! Missing you a lot xxxx
These cookies look so amazing! I never tried a Mound bar, but I bet it tasted lovely–ALMOST as lovely as these cookies would taste!
Such an easy recipe! And healthy!
Good looking cookie that’s good for your health!!
Gimme dat!! Love these!
So easy!
Thanks, Paul!
I like this recipe a lot. If I could make a suggestion, toasting the coconut flakes before using them in the cookie will add a lot of flavor. Yes, it’s an extra step and maybe 7-10 minutes, but it gives the cookies a deeper, richer taste.
That sounds fabulous, Miles!
I love that they are no bake! This is an awesome recipe!
Cheers, Carolyn!
WHOA! Mind blown. These look incredible!
I definitely want to make these, they look great! However, I want to caution you about advertising them as sugar free. Since they have maple syrup in them they are not sugar free. “Sugar” does not just refer to cane sugar, but any carb based sweetener. Thus, maple syrup, cane sugar, honey, corn syrup and agave nectar are all “sugars.” A lot of people avoid cane sugar because they mistakenly think that’s what is meant by eating low sugar. While processed cane sugar is definitely to be avoided, unprocessed whole cane sugar like Sucanat is an acceptable natural sweetener with about the same carbs per volume as honey and maple syrup.
Liz, with all due respect, these are 100% sugar free. As mentioned in the recipe card and within the post, it states that I used monk fruit maple syrup, which has no sugar. Maple syrup/honey are mere suggestions for those who can tolerate those. Enjoy.
Oh my gosh! My Dad LOVES coconut, but can’t have a lot of sugar in his diet for health reasons. Can’t wait to make these for him during the holidays. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
You are SO welcome, Olivia!
Wow, $10 for a bottle of syrup! Is there a budget-friendly substitution you can think of? I know you say you can only use 1/4 cup but that bottle isn’t even a full pint.
Hi there! you can use traditional maple syrup or honey!
Do you think pure liquid stevia could be used, or does it need he other sweetener to hold together/ texture? My daughter is only alowed to have pure stevia.
Hi Grace! I don’t think it would form with that.
No way these cookies will hold together! Used 1/4 5th up maple syrup. Pure crumbs, any ideas? I’m about to throw some almond flour in with them.
Joanne, these have been made by hundreds successfully- You need to wet your hands lightly before forming into cookie shapes and refrigerating immediately.
Same thing. They wouldn’t hold together. Might work better if coconut oil wasn’t fully melted. There is no way I could shape these anything close to the picture. They smell delicious and will likely be delicious but they do not hold their shape. Or any shape.
If you freezeit, it should be fine!
Why does it say cook time 10 minutes?
time to firm up!