Healthy Chocolate Coconut Bites (Printable Version)

No-bake coconut bites with dark chocolate coating, naturally sweetened and easy to prepare for a wholesome snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Coconut Mixture

01 - 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
02 - 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Coating

05 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips, dairy-free

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed.
03 - Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape into compact bites or balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Freeze the coconut bites for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm.
05 - Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
06 - Dip each frozen coconut bite into the melted chocolate to coat, or drizzle chocolate over the top. Return to the baking sheet.
07 - Refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes more, until the chocolate is completely set.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in barely 15 minutes of actual work, leaving the freezer to do the heavy lifting while you do something else.
  • No refined sugar, no weird additives, just real ingredients you can actually pronounce and feel good about.
  • They satisfy that chocolate craving without the guilt, and somehow taste more decadent than they have any right to be.
02 -
  • If your coconut mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add the coconut oil a tablespoon at a time until it becomes cohesive; every coconut brand has slightly different moisture content.
  • Don't skip the initial freezing of the coconut bites, or they'll fall apart when they hit the warm chocolate and you'll end up with a mess in your bowl instead of coated treats.
03 -
  • If your chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir to loosen it without cooling it down.
  • Freeze your coconut bites longer than 25 minutes if your kitchen is warm; cold coconut bites are your insurance policy against chocolate catastrophe.
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