Description
Indulge in these guilt-free Healthy Almond Joys made with wholesome ingredients for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate bars, chopped
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- Raw almonds (approximately 24)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine coconut, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup. Process for about 40 seconds until sticky.
- Divide the mixture among a mini muffin pan, pressing it tightly into each cavity.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate bars and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted.
- Spoon melted chocolate over the coconut base in each cup, placing an almond in the center of each.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours until set.
- Remove from the pan and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
Quality ingredients enhance flavor; can substitute maple syrup with agave for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg