Description
Indulgent dark chocolate coconut bites offer a luxurious escape into tropical sweetness. Rich cocoa and creamy coconut meld together, creating a perfect balance of decadence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate (dairy-free if needed), chopped or in chips
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut oil (melted)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- Extra sea salt
- Extra coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
- Create a foundational mixture by blending shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Process until the ingredients form a cohesive, slightly creamy texture with consistent moisture and binding.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully shape the coconut mixture into uniform rectangles or round balls. Arrange these delicate morsels on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer, allowing the coconut shapes to firm up and maintain their structural integrity for approximately 15-20 minutes. This chilling phase helps solidify the bites and prepares them for chocolate coating.
- Melt dark chocolate using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler method, stirring consistently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without any lumps or uneven texture.
- Carefully immerse each chilled coconut bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Alternatively, elegantly drizzle chocolate over the tops, creating artistic patterns and complete coating.
- Optional: Enhance visual appeal and flavor by sprinkling additional sea salt or toasted coconut flakes over the chocolate-covered bites while the chocolate remains slightly wet.
- Return the chocolate-coated bites to the freezer for a final 10-15 minute setting period, allowing the chocolate to harden and create a crisp exterior shell.
- Store the completed dark chocolate coconut bites in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for extended preservation.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer flavor and healthier antioxidants.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut to control sugar content and enhance natural coconut taste.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or monk fruit syrup for low-carb or keto-friendly options.
- Add crushed nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutritional boost, creating delightful texture variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg