Healthy Almond Joys Recipe
Indulge in these homemade Healthy Almond Joys that are gluten-free, vegan, and free of refined sugars. A perfect guilt-free treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 18 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base:
- 3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (Optional but recommended)
- Pinch of sea salt (Optional but recommended)
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup Chocolate bars, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- Raw almonds
Instructions
- Make the coconut base: Combine all base ingredients in a food processor and process until sticky. Do not over-process.
- Press into pan: Divide mixture into mini muffin pan, press down firmly.
- Prepare chocolate topping: Melt chocolate and coconut oil, then top each bite with chocolate and an almond.
- Freeze: Freeze for 3-4 hours, then store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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