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Naturally sweet, coconut-rich snack
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Banana coconut ball (25 g) has 83 calories. That works out to 331 calories per 100 g. It contains 10 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
A banana coconut ball is a small, usually no-bake sweet made by mashing ripe banana with coconut, then shaping the mixture into rounds. Recipes vary: coconut may be mixed through the centre, rolled around the outside, or used both ways. It is an easy homemade treat rather than a dish tied to one particular region.
The centre is soft and moist, with a gentle chew from the coconut and sweetness from the banana. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with tea or coffee, or as a small after-school or afternoon snack. Its energy comes mainly from the banana’s carbohydrates and the coconut’s fat; coconut also contributes fibre. For a lighter bite, make smaller balls and skip added sugar.
Selected: 100 g
331
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
39.8g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
18.4g
· 24% DV
Fiber
7.1g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 4% · Fat 49%
Vitamins
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B3
0.8mg · 5% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
44mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
356mg · 10% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 331 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
15.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
Mash ripe bananas, mix them with shredded coconut, shape the mixture into balls, and roll them in more coconut. Chill before serving so they firm up. If the mixture is too sticky to shape, add coconut a little at a time.
The basic banana coconut ball uses mashed banana and shredded coconut. Some recipes add oats, crushed biscuits, cocoa, or ground nuts for a different texture or flavor, so check the particular recipe before mixing in extras.
No, most banana coconut balls are no-bake sweets that set in the refrigerator. Baking is possible in adapted recipes, but it changes their soft, moist texture, so follow a recipe specifically written for baking if you want to cook them.
Yes, desiccated coconut works well in banana coconut balls. It absorbs moisture and helps the mixture hold its shape; add it gradually, since the amount needed can vary with how ripe and juicy the bananas are.
Banana coconut balls may crumble if the mixture is too dry or may fail to hold together if it is too wet. Adjust with small amounts of coconut or mashed banana, then chill the shaped balls before handling or serving.
Yes, banana coconut balls can be made without added sugar. Ripe bananas provide sweetness, so leave out honey, syrup, or other sweeteners; taste the mixture before shaping and choose bananas that are ripe but not watery.
Store banana coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat them within about 2–3 days. Because they contain fresh banana, keep them chilled rather than leaving them out for an extended period.
Yes, banana coconut balls can be frozen. Freeze them spaced apart on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator before eating, as the texture may soften slightly after thawing.
Yes, ripe bananas are easy to mash and give banana coconut balls a naturally sweet flavor. Avoid bananas that have become very watery, since their extra moisture can make the mixture too soft to roll.
Serve banana coconut balls with coffee or tea as a small sweet, or add them to a snack plate with fresh fruit. Their coconut coating is rich in flavor, so they also work well on their own rather than needing a topping.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.