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No-Bake Halloween Mummy Cake Pops (Paleo, Vegan)

Last Updated on November 13, 2019 by Jean Choi 14 Comments

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These no-bake paleo and vegan Halloween Mummy Cake Pops are fun, easy, and festive, while being deliciously chocolate-y and decadent at the same time!

No-Bake Halloween Mummy Cake Pops (Paleo, Vegan)

Who’s excited for Halloween? I have to admit, as a new mom of an almost 5-week-old, it’s not something I’ve been thinking about alot. However, I did decide to put myself in festive mood for you guys to bring you this delicious paleo and vegan chocolate cake pops and it’s SO worth it.

No-Bake Halloween Mummy Cake Pops Recipe

These cake pops look like mummy heads, using coconut glaze to create mummy wrappings and chocolate chips for the eyes. They are super fun and they don’t have to be perfect!

I love that this is a no-bake cake pop recipe because it’s just so much easier and quicker to make. Everything comes together in the blender, and the most hands-on (but the funnest!) part is decorating the cake pops to make them into mummies.

Even though there’s no baking involved, the texture is wonderfully cake-y and moist with a perfect chocolate cake flavor. The coconut icing adds a yummy crunchy layer that melts with every bite. I love that these paleo and vegan chocolate cake pops are festive AND dangerously good!

making of no bake cake pop recipe - rolling the dough
completed paleo & vegan chocolate cake pops

Ingredients in Halloween Mummy Cake Pops

The ingredients are super simple in these yummy chocolate-y treats. Because this is a no bake cake pop recipe, there are only 5 ingredients that make up the cake pops:

  • medjool dates
  • coconut milk – Any other type of milk will work.
  • vanilla extract
  • almond flour – Don’t use almond meal, or the texture of the cake pops will be too dense.
  • coconut powder

There are just 3 for the coconut glazer to coat the outer layer and to make mummy decorations:

  • coconut butter – I’ve found that certain cheaper coconut butter brands do not melt well and they’ll separate. This is my favorite coconut butter that works perfectly every time.
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla extract

And lastly, you just need a handful of chocolate chips to stick on these paleo and vegan chocolate cake pops for the eyes!

dipping mummy cake pops into icing
holding the completed cake pop in hand

Tips for Icing the Halloween Mummy Cake Pops

  • Make sure to use high quality coconut butter. Cheaper brands won’t melt properly and will separate. I really like this coconut butter.
  • Freeze the cake pops for at least 30 minutes so the glaze sticks properly.
  • You can use the microwave to melt the coconut glaze ingredients together or use a double boiler. Make sure to heat just until everything is melted together and not any longer.
  • When rolling the cake pops in the melted glaze, make sure the icing is the consistency of maple syrup. If it’s any thinner, you can let it cool for a bit at room temperature until it thickens.
  • When adding the chocolate chips for the eyes, do it quickly before the glaze (the mummy wrapping part) cools.

Hope you love this no bake cake pop recipe and enjoy making them to celebrate Halloween. Just remember – they don’t have to be perfect-looking so you can get your kids involved in the decorating part. In fact, a little bit of mess and mistakes will actually add to the tattered mummy effect!

inside of paleo and veganchocolate cake pops

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No-Bake Halloween Mummy Cake Pops (Paleo, Vegan)

These no-bake paleo and vegan Halloween Mummy Cake Pops are fun, easy, and festive, while being deliciously chocolate-y and decadent at the same time!
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: gluten free cake pops, halloween dessert recipe, no bake cake pop recipe, paleo halloween, vegan chocolate cake pops, vegan halloween
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Freezing Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cake pops
Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

Cake Pops

  • 1 cup medjool dates
  • 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder or cacao powder

Coconut Glaze

  • 2/3 cup coconut butter*
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 dairy free chocolate chips for eyes

Instructions

  • Soak the medjool dates in hot water for 10 minutes until they soften and plump up.
  • Drain and place the dates in a food processor with coconut milk and vanilla extract, and blend until they are broken down into small bits.
  • Add in almond flour and cocoa powder into the food processor, and pulse until incorporated and the mixture forms a dough when you pinch it.
  • Use your hands to shape into 12 golf ball-sized balls.
  • Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • While the cake pops are chilling, combine coconut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together.
  • Microwave for 15 seconds at a time until melted and liquified, OR use a a double boiler over medium low heat to melt the ingredients together. Stop when they are just melted. The mixture should be thick like maple syrup in consistency. If it's too thin, let it cool a bit so it thickens.
  • Remove the cake pops from the freezer and roll each one into the coconut butter mixture. I like to use a spoon to do this.
  • Let the excess drip off and place on the prepared parchment paper. The glaze should harden in a minute.
  • Place the rest of the glaze in an icing bag. You can also use a plastic sandwich bag and cut a hole in the bottom corner.
  • Pipe layers of lines across each cake pop to make mummy wrappings. Quickly place chocolate chips on the glaze for eyes before the glaze hardens.
  • Place the cake pops in the refrigerator so the glaze can fully harden before serving.
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Halloween Mummy Cake Pops (Paleo, Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 cake pop)
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 116mg3%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

*Make sure to use high quality coconut butter. Cheaper brands won’t melt properly and will separate. I really like this coconut butter.
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By Jean Choi | October 21, 2019

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  1. Heather Harris says

    October 21, 2019 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    How cute are these! I hope I have time to try them before Halloween. I’m going to Have try that coconut butter so I don’t have issues with separation! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Sandi says

    October 21, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely darling for a Halloween party!

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  3. Carina says

    October 22, 2019 at 4:39 am

    These look lovely, I make something similar but have never tried the coconut glaze, love the sound of it and refined sugar-free!

    Reply
  4. Cheryl Malik says

    October 23, 2019 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    These are just so amazing, and I’m so excited to make these with my son. He’s going to love them for halloween!

    Reply
  5. Raia Todd says

    October 23, 2019 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Such a fun treat! My kids will love these!

    Reply
  6. Amanda Kanashiro says

    October 23, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    These are just so cute! I know my little one is going to love making them and no bake is always a win!

    Reply
  7. ChihYu says

    October 23, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    Such fun cake pops! Love that it is paleo friendly so everyone can enjoy it!

    Reply
  8. Katerina says

    October 24, 2019 at 4:08 am

    Gosh I love these! Finally a cake pop recipe with clean ingredients and not consisting of icing upon icing full of refined sugar! Thank you!!!

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  9. Don Baiocchi says

    October 24, 2019 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    These are so cute! And I love how easy they are to make and all the healthful ingredients.

    Reply
  10. Daniela says

    October 26, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    How incredibly adorable these little guys are! A real treat for young and old alike! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Zuzana says

    October 26, 2019 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    So cute and scary at the same time. Perfect for our party

    Reply
  12. Erin says

    October 27, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    These are so very cute! And I love that you were able to come up with a white (but healthy!) frosting. Love these!

    Reply
  13. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    October 27, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    These are adorable, my nephews are going to love making these with me!

    Reply
  14. Stacey Crawford says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    These are so cute and such a brilliant idea for a healthy Halloween treat!

    Reply

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