Easy Chocolate Coconut Bites Recipes

DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT BITES

Steps:

• Pulse the coconut in a blender or food processor until the texture becomes like thick flour. Transfer to a bowl and add the honey or maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until a thick paste forms.
• Using your hands, squeeze the mixture into about 18 small balls. I found that rolling was difficult because they weren't sticky enough, but I was able to shape them into balls by first squeezing them in my palm a few times (you'll get some oil on your hands), and then gently shaping it from an oval into a round ball. Place the coconut balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until firm. I could tell that mine were ready because there was a small white ring of solidified coconut oil around the base of each ball.
• Melt the chocolate slowly and gently until smooth and spreadable. We don't have a microwave, so I had the best results melting this in a stainless steel bowl placed in a hot oven for about 10 minutes.
• Lay out a sheet of wax paper. Using two forks, roll each coconut ball in the chocolate until completely covered. Scoop the ball out with the fork and let the extra chocolate drip off the fork. Gently nudge the chocolate covered ball onto wax paper and chill until the chocolate has hardened. Store in the refrigerator.

HEALTHY 2-INGREDIENT COCONUT BITES

Steps:

• Place 1 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut into a food processor, pulse a few times and process for about 6 minutes until you get a white paste which will appear smooth but will have a slightly grainy texture. Scrape the walls of the food processor bowl with a spatula as needed. Refer to the blog post for the step-by-step photos and instructions.
• Transfer the paste to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 cup of the shredded coconut and mix until combined.
• Cover a cutting board or baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Scoop about a half of the coconut mixture onto the silicon ice cube tray.
• Press the mixture into each cell using your fingers.
• Add the rest of the coconut mixture.
• Distribute the mixture equally between the cells and press tightly. Place the ice tray in the fridge for about 2 hours.
• Once the coconut bites firm up, start gently bending the ice tray to loosen them up until they pop out. Refer to the blog post for the step-by-step pictures
• Place the bowl with the coconut mixture in the fridge for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• To shape coconut bites, scoop the coconut mixture with a measuring spoon which is 1/2 tablespoon in size. Press the mixture firmly into the spoon with your thumb, and pop out the coconut bite. They will have a shape of half a ball. Place the coconut bites on the parchment paper with the flat side down. Once you are done shaping all coconut balls, place them in the fridge for about one hour until firm.
• Make the coconut paste.
• Mix the coconut paste with the rest of the shredded coconut to make the coconut mixture.
• Shape the coconut mixture using the preferred method.
• To toast the shredded coconut, pour all the shredded coconut onto a skillet and start warming it up over medium heat. Make sure to always stir the coconut with a wide wooden spoon. After about one minute, the coconut will become fragrant and will start changing color. Toast the coconut until golden brown for about 5 minutes. Once the coconut is toasted, transfer it on to a plate right away (it will continue toasting and might burn if left on a hot skillet.) Let the coconut cool a little bit and then pour it into the bowl of a food processor.
• Make the coconut paste.
• Mix the coconut paste with the rest of the coconut.
• Shape the coconut bites.
• Make the plain or toasted version above.
• Melt the dark chocolate. Dip the coconut bites half-way into the melted chocolate or, using 2 forks, dip them fully into the chocolate to cover. Place the chocolate covered coconut balls back on the parchment paper. Once all coconut balls are covered in chocolate, place them in the fridge. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until chocolate is set.

WHOLE 30 CHOCOLATE COCONUT BITES

Steps:

• In a food processor or NutriBullet, pulse pecans until flour like consistency
• Add dates to mixture + pulse again.
• Add remaining ingredients + blend until combined
• Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in additional coconut flakes if desired
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week days

EASY CHOCOLATE COCONUT BITES

Steps:

• Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners if you're making the chocolate coconut cups.
• Whir coconut in a blender or food processor until very finely ground.
• Add honey, coconut oil, and extract. Process until well mixed.
• Remove from processor bowl and press 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each mini muffin cup OR pinch together and roll into balls.
• Melt chocolate chips over, not in, boiling water. Stir in 2 teaspoons coconut oil.
• Spread the chocolate evenly over the coconut layer. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and flaky sea salt or coconut. Return to refrigerator to chill OR dip chilled balls into melted chocolate using two forks. Chill chocolate covered balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.