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Quick Christmas Treats: Jello Balls Recipe for Busy Families


  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36-40 balls 1x

Description

Festive, colorful, and delightfully chewy, these Christmas Jello Balls are the no-bake holiday treat taking 2024 by storm! Made with strawberry and lime Jello, creamy Greek yogurt, and coconut, they’re the perfect stress-free dessert for your holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box Lime Jello (3 oz)
  • 1 box Strawberry Jello (3 oz)
  • 1½ cups plain Greek Yogurt (divided)
  • 6½ cups sweetened Desiccated Coconut (divided)

Substitutions:

  • Use thick coconut cream instead of yogurt for a dairy-free version
  • Use sugar-free Jello packets for reduced calorie option
  • Unsweetened coconut for less sweetness (add more yogurt if needed)
  • Try raspberry, cherry, or cranberry Jello for red variations

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Prepare two medium mixing bowls and separate stirring utensils for each color.
  2. Place lime Jello powder in one bowl and strawberry Jello powder in the second.
  3. Add ¾ cup Greek yogurt to each bowl and mix until smooth.
  4. Add 2½ cups sweetened desiccated coconut to each bowl and stir until combined.
  5. Set up two small bowls with ¾ cup coconut each for coating stations.
  6. Roll strawberry mixture into balls (1 tablespoon each) and coat in coconut. Repeat with lime mixture using a separate bowl.
  7. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 4 hours until set.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy the festive red and green holiday magic!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Keep red and green balls separate to prevent color bleeding. Thaw in the fridge before serving and roll in coconut to refresh coating.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 101
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 8mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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