Hey chocolate lovers! Are you missing a small after-dinner snack? So, here is a sweet, perfect and cutesy dessert for you. Follow this dark chocolate coconut bites recipe for dessert bites that are naturally sweet and creamy on the inside and covered with a layer of delicious chocolate which is a perfect after-dinner combo for you.
INGREDIENTS:
Serving: 18 small balls
- Desiccated coconut 2 cups
- Coconut oil 5 tbsp.
- Honey or Maple syrup 4 tbsp.
- Dark chocolate ½ cup (for melting)
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Salt 1 pinch
PROCEDURE:
Step 1:
Put coconut in a food processor and blend it until it forms a texture like thick flour.
Step 2:
Transfer the blended coconut in a bowl and add salt, honey or maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Mix all the ingredients until they combine well, forming a thick paste.
Step 3:
Squeeze the mixture well using your hands and make 18 small balls of it. Place the balls into the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firm.
Step 4:
Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in oven or on stove until it forms a thick smooth liquid.
Step 5:
After the balls get firm take them out of refrigerator, dip each ball in dark melted chocolate using 2 forks. Layout a sheet of wax paper on a tray and place the mouth-watering coconut balls on it. Cool these chocolate covered coconut balls in the refrigerator and enjoy. Sprinkle some ground coconut on top. (optional)
Now you have delicious dark chocolate coconut bites ready to be served.
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