By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 6
230 cal · 30 min
No Bake German Chocolate Bites
Recipe GLPR1ed1daf0f6b800
These delightful no-bake chocolate bites combine the rich flavors of German chocolate with a naturally sweet and chewy coconut base. Soft dates blended with shredded coconut form the foundation, topped with a smooth cocoa and coconut oil coating. Perfect as a simple, wholesome treat that requires no baking—just mixing, chilling, and enjoying. Naturally free from gluten and dairy, these bites are vegan-friendly and satisfy paleolithic and primal eating approaches.
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Ingredients
12 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon water (optional, for blending)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Directions
Place the pitted Medjool dates in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes until they become soft and plump.
Drain the soaked dates completely. Transfer them to a food processor along with the shredded coconut and the optional pinch of sea salt.
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until it comes together with a coarse, textured consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add the optional tablespoon of water and pulse again. Avoid overblending—you want some texture remaining.
Using a cookie scoop or small spoon, form the mixture into 12 evenly-sized balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill the bites for at least 30 minutes until they are firm.
While the bites are freezing, combine the cocoa powder and coconut oil in a small bowl. Whisk together until you have a smooth, pourable chocolate coating.
Remove the chilled bites from the freezer. Using a small spoon, drizzle a thin layer of the cocoa-coconut oil mixture over the top of each bite.
Return the coated bites to the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set. Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Comments
Every ingredient is available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart without a special trip—dates and shredded coconut are standard baking staples, and cocoa powder is everywhere. At roughly $0.60–0.75 per serving, the cost is driven by dates, which are pricier than other binders but necessary here. The 30 minutes is honest for someone new to the recipe, though experienced cooks will shred and refrigerate in 15; the real constraint is chill time, which matters for texture but isn't part of the stated window. These work well as a small-batch weeknight dessert or lunchbox treat for a family, require no oven or special equipment, and leftovers refrigerate or freeze reliably for up to two weeks. The recipe is straightforward and forgiving, though it skews toward a small household or treats for one or two rather than a full dessert course.
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