Description
Delicious and nutritious bites made from shredded coconut, almonds, and chocolate, perfect for a sweet but healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate bars, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- Raw almonds for topping
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the coconut base in a food processor. Blend until sticky, about 40 seconds.
- Divide the mixture among a mini muffin pan, packing it down firmly.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave or using a double-boiler.
- Top each coconut base with melted chocolate, smoothing it over with a spoon.
- Place a raw almond in the center of each one.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours until firm, then remove from the pan and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
For best results, do not over-process the coconut mixture and pack it tightly in the mold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snack, almond joys, coconut dessert, no-bake treats