Almond Joy Bites

Ingredients

• 3 cups Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup Almond flour
• 1/4 cup Coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon Pinch of salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free option available)
• 1 teaspoon Coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
• 30-40 Whole almonds, blanched
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional)
• 0.5-1 teaspoon Water (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture and form into small mounds or bite-sized shapes.

4. 4

   Place the coconut mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press a whole almond into the top of each mound.

5. 5

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.

6. 6

   While the coconut bites are cooling, melt the chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

7. 7

   Dip the bottoms of the cooled coconut bites into the melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over the top. Place back on the parchment paper.

8. 8

   If desired, mix powdered sugar with a little bit of water until it forms a paste. Drizzle the paste over the top of the bars for a more authentic Almond Joy look.

9. 9

   Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.