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    Home » Cakes and Cupcakes

    Healthy Cake Pops (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Feb 16, 2022 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Mariah Knight

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    Healthy Cake Pops are a fun and unique treat for special occasions! They're made with a homemade gluten-free chocolate cake and have a lot less sugar than traditional cake pop recipes.

    Cake pop with a bite taken out.

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

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    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake - For this recipe I used my Almond Flour Chocolate Cake, but any unfrosted cake will work. Gently break it apart until it's crumbled into small pieces.
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - You'll just need the thick white part at the top of the can! DO NOT use regular coconut milk. I use this in place of frosting to cut down on sugar. You can also swap for dairy-free frosting.
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - Any dark chocolate chips will work! My favorite brands are Pascha and Hu Kitchen.
    • Coconut Oil - I use a little coconut oil when melting the chocolate to thin it out so it's easier to coat the cake pops.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1:

    Start by adding chocolate cake crumbles into a mixing bowl with full fat coconut milk. Use a spatula to mix until a dough forms. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.

    Cake pop dough in mixing bowl.

    Step 2:

    Next, roll the chilled dough into small balls. (Should make about 20.) Place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.

    Cake pops rolled out on a baking sheet.

    Step 3:

    Finally, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and salt until silky smooth. Dunk each cake pop into the chocolate until fully coated. (Optional - top with sprinkles!) Place in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Chocolate cake pops with sprinkles on top.

    Helpful Tips

    • Make sure the chocolate cake is completely cooled before crumbling!
    • If your dough is dry, you can add more full fat coconut milk.
    • For a fun topping, add drizzled white chocolate or (naturally) colored sprinkles!
    • If you want to make a homemade chocolate coating, follow the instructions in this video from my Instagram page!
    • Freeze the cake pop balls before dunking in the chocolate! It keeps them from losing their shape.
    • If you don't have cake pop sticks, use two forks to dunk the cake balls into the melted chocolate. This allows excess chocolate to drip off.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I add cake pop sticks?

    Yes of course! Stick them in before dunking the balls into the chocolate. I got my cake pop sticks on Amazon.

    What if I don't have a cake made?

    You can swap the homemade cake for a pre-made gluten-free cake! Any cake will work with this recipe.

    Can I swap the coconut milk for frosting?

    If you want a sweeter version, you can swap the coconut milk for frosting! Simple Mills and Miss Jones are my favorite dairy-free frosting brands.

    Cake pops on a baking sheet.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftover cake pops should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Serve chilled!

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    Recipe

    Cake pop with a bite taken out.

    Healthy Cake Pops (Gluten-Free)

    Healthy Cake Pops are a fun and unique treat for special occasions! They're made with a homemade gluten-free chocolate cake and have a lot less sugar than traditional cake pop recipes.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Chill Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Cake Ball

    • 4 Cups Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake, Crumbled
    • ½ Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk Just the thick white part at the top of the can!

    Chocolate Layer

    • ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
    • 2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding chocolate cake crumbles into a mixing bowl with full fat coconut milk. Use a spatula to mix until a dough forms. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
    • Next, roll the chilled dough into small balls. (Should make about 20.) Place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
    • Finally, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and salt until silky smooth. Dunk each cake pop into the chocolate until fully coated. (Optional - top with sprinkles!) Place in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Sarah

      February 25, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVED these!! Love that they are lower in sugar.

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      • Mariah Mandile

        February 28, 2022 at 11:15 am

        YAYY! (:

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