The coconut, because of its high protein content and low carbohydrates, is a diuretic food and a great ally of the digestive system, it is also a nutritious and energetic element, appropriate in cases of diabetes and childhood obesity, so if you are Coconut lover do not hesitate to have it always among your fruits, with it you can prepare a wide variety of recipes and even eat it alone.
We can also prepare coconut milk from the coconut, it has a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor, with these characteristics it might seem a harmful food, but nothing is further from reality, it is considered a miraculous liquid capable of building immunological defenses that prevent diseases, Today I am going to share the recipe of coconut balls very easy to prepare, they are excellent for snacks for children.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of grated coconut
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon (soup) of butter
- Paper molds for the balls
Preparation:
In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, butter and grated coconut, leaving a cup of grated coconut reserved, mix everything well and bring to the heat. Always stir, until you get a homogeneous mass, continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture begins to swell, when the mixture begins to peel off the bottom, remove the pan from the heat and deposit the mixture on a flat surface so that it cool, when it is cold, with the help of a spoon, make a ball with your hands, then, pass each ball through the remaining grated coconut, place each ball in a paper mold and voila, we have the coconut balls for the dessert or for some family celebration.