Unjunked No Bake Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies (Unjunked Holiday Treat - Day 7 of 12)

Day 7 of 12 Days of Unjunked Holiday Treats: No-Bake Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies

If December already feels full, full calendar, full kitchen, full brain, this recipe is for you.

One of the biggest reasons people abandon homemade holiday treats is time. Turning on the oven, juggling bake times, and cleaning up afterward can feel like too much when life is already busy. That’s why I love no-bake recipes this time of year.

These No-Bake Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and deeply satisfying, without refined sugar, flour, or baking required. They come together quickly, set up in the fridge, and taste like something you’d expect from a fancy holiday tin.

This is exactly what “unjunking” looks like:
Same cozy treat, fewer ingredients, and a lot less stress.

Why These Cookies Are Unjunked

✔️ No refined sugar – naturally sweetened
✔️ Real fats that help you feel satisfied
✔️ No oven required – perfect for busy December days
✔️ Naturally gluten-free
✔️ Kid-approved, adult-loved

They’re proof that holiday treats don’t need to be complicated to be delicious.

Unjunked No-Bake Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut

  • ½ cup oats 

  • 5 oz dark chocolate, melted 

  • 1 tsp vanilla 

  • ⅛ tsp sea salt 

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.

  2. Stir in shredded coconut, sweetener, and a pinch of sea salt.

  3. Spoon small mounds onto parchment paper.

  4. Chill until firm.

  5. Enjoy straight from the fridge or let soften slightly before serving.

How to Serve & Store

  • Keep stored in the fridge for best texture

  • Great for cookie platters, lunchboxes, or quick chocolate cravings

  • Freezer-friendly for make-ahead holiday prep

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Unjunked Holiday Treats 🎄

This Unjunked No-Bake Dark Chocolate Coconut recipe is Day 7 of the 12 Days of Unjunked Holiday Treats.

Over the next 5 days, I’ll be sharing:

  • Healthier versions of classic holiday desserts

  • Simple swaps you can actually stick with

  • Short videos for each recipe on Instagram and Facebook

If you want all 12 recipes in one place, you can grab the free 12 Days of Unjunked Holiday Treats PDF here, which includes every recipe in this series.

Michelle Walker

a mom, former educator, and the founder of Unjunk America - a movement dedicated to helping families ditch processed foods, decode food labels, and reconnect with real food. With a warm, no-judgment approach, Michelle empowers parents to make simple, sustainable changes in their kitchens, one meal at a time.

Learn more or join the movement at UnjunkAmerica.com.

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