Description

These Dark Chocolate Almond Coconut Bites are a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate, crunchy roasted almonds, and naturally sweetened shredded coconut. Made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates and pure coconut oil, these no-bake treats are easy to prepare and ideal for a healthy snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without refined sugars.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup melted unrefined coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
5 Medjool dates, pitted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup roasted almonds

Coating

6 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

Prepare the coconut mixture: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, honey, pitted dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend for 20-30 seconds until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture is well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together when pressed between your fingers. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the coconut oil to solidify and firm the mixture.
Shape the bites with almonds: Using a scooper or tablespoon, scoop out heaping amounts of the chilled mixture and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press one roasted almond into the top of each bite. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the bites are firm.
Melt the chocolate: Set up a double boiler by placing a small glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and place them in the bowl. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes as the chocolate melts smoothly without burning.
Dip bites in chocolate: Once the coconut bites are firm from the freezer, carefully lift each bite using a fork and dip it into the melted dark chocolate, coating it evenly. Place the coated bites back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for at least 15 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Store and serve: After the chocolate has solidified, store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled as a delicious and wholesome snack or dessert anytime.

Notes

You can substitute honey with pure maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
Be sure not to over-blend the mixture to maintain a pleasing texture that holds together well.
Freezing helps the bites set quickly and makes dipping easier by firming the base mixture.
Store the bites in an airtight container refrigerated to keep the chocolate coating from melting.
For a nut-free option, omit the almonds or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: dark chocolate bites, almond coconut bites, healthy snacks, no-bake desserts, gluten free treats, coconut oil snacks