Dark Chocolate Almond Coconut Bites

These bites are one of my favorite desserts yet! Consider these my lazy-girl’s take on classic Almond Joys. The base is a naturally-sweetened, and these no-bake vegan coconut cookies are dunked in dark chocolate and topped with a roasted almond and more chocolate. Serve these delectable bites as a simple dessert, or enjoy throughout the week as a relatively guilt-free snack! Recipe from Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking by Dana Schultz © 2016, reprinted by permission of Avery Publishing.

Dark Chocolate Almond Coconut Bites

These bites are one of my favorite desserts yet! Consider these my lazy-girl’s take on classic Almond Joys.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 26 minutes

Servings: 10

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 20 roasted unsalted almonds or raw almonds*
• 3 ⁄4 cup vegan dark chocolate chopped
• Pinch sea salt for topping

Instructions

• Add coconut to food processor or high-speed blender. Blend, scraping down sides as needed, until a paste forms. The texture should feel like a dough when squeezed between your fingers. It may be necessary to encourage it along by scraping down the sides as it is blending.
• Add maple syrup and vanilla. Mix again until just incorporated.
• Using a tablespoon, scoop out 1-tablespoon amounts and pack with hands to achieve half-moon shapes. Then use a finger to scoop it out of the tablespoon. Reform into a small disc if it loses shape.
• Lay bites down on parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all coconut is used—about 20 bites.
• Press one almond gently down into each of the bites, being careful not to create too much of a crack or seam. Set aside.
• Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave in 30-second increments. Then rest one coconut bite on a fork and hold it over the bowl. Use spoon to drizzle chocolate over top. Set back on parchment and continue until all bites are coated. Sprinkle the tops with a bit of sea salt for flavor contrast (optional).
• Pop in refrigerator or freezer to set for 8 to10 minutes. Then pick up and, using a spoon, coat/paint the underside of the bites with the remaining melted chocolate.
• Place back on parchment and repeat until all bites are coated. Pop back in freezer to set for another 10 minutes.
• Peel away from parchment and transfer to serving platter. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Leftovers will keep covered at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month.

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Note: If almonds are raw, roast them on a bare baking sheet in a 350º F oven for 8 to10 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly browned.

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