Naturally Sweet Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 oz Dark chocolate
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5/16 cup Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 1/2 cups Coconut, flaked unsweetened

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Description

Ingredients

• 2½ cups flaked coconut, unsweetened
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• a pinch of sea salt
• 4 ounces dark chocolate for topping

Directions

• Pulse the coconut in a food processor until sticky crumbs form. Set aside about ¼ cup of the mixture.
• Mix the coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and sea salt. Stir in the coconut from step one. Form the mixture into small balls by squeezing until a ball forms. The mixture will be crumbly, so it doesnt work to put the mixture in your hands and roll it. You have to squeeze it. There will be a little bit of excess oil - thats okay.
• Once you have the balls rolled, refrigerate for 1 hour or so until they are firm. At this point, if you want, you should be able to take them out and re-roll them to get the shape just right since theyll be firm and malleable.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut and shake or stir constantly for a few minutes until the coconut is lightly browned and fragrant.
• Melt the chocolate for a minute or so in the microwave. Stir it until its smooth. Dip each coconut ball in the chocolate and remove with a fork, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and top with the toasted coconut from step three. Freeze or refrigerate to set the chocolate. I like these best in the fridge because they are soft enough to eat anytime!