Ape Crunchy Chcolate Coconut Bites 10 Packs of 26 g

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You can store these coconut chocolate balls at room temperature because the chocolate will have already solidified. Just keep away from warm places otherwise the chocolate may start to melt! They’ll keep for up to five days like this. Now that I know all these wonderful things about coconut and how its consumption contributes to my health, coconut is my favorite superfood beside chocolate, and a must have in my kitchen. I'm really a big fan of coconut. A BIG fan! But until a year ago I didn't know that eating a coconut is actually really healthy for my body. To be perfectly honest, until a year ago I didn't know much about that tropical splendor.

Tip: This option for chocolate coconut cups is easier than rolling them into balls and dipping them in chocolate. Same yumminess! 1. Grind coconut in a food processor or blender. 2. Add coconut oil, honey and flavouring and process until it begins to clump together. 3. PInch the dough together to form small balls OR . . . 4. Pinch together into balls, then press firmly into a mini muffin cups. 5. If making balls, dip in melted chocolare. If making mini cups, top with melted chocolate and chill. Serving suggestions If you’re using white chocolate, you can experiment with food colorings and dyes (though use very sparingly as they’re strong!) to create a rainbow of colors. You can leave it as it is or sprinkle it with a little sea salt – this will enhance the chocolate flavor. Shredded coconut: I use unsweetened desiccated coconut for these chocolate coconut balls as it’s a lot easier to work with. You can buy these from the store or, if you’re feeling brave, make your own from fresh coconut. The main ingredient in these coconut balls is a superfood - coconut oil. Coconut oil is very healthy and if you still haven't incorporated it into your daily diet, DO IT! It helps in lowering bad cholesterol, improves the absorption of vitamins and minerals, has a positive effect on a blood sugar, and preserves the health of our heart. Also it strengthens the immune system and improves digestion and helps with weight loss.For making these Healthy Coconut Bites you will need only 4 ingredients - shredded unsweetened coconut, coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract. dark chocolate: you can use chocolate chunks or chocolate chips. If necessary, you can use sugar-free chocolate for the keto diet or dairy-free chocolate for a vegan diet. 🥄 Instructions If you’re looking to upgrade your candy selection, coconut is a great ingredient to incorporate into your recipes. Not only is it naturally sweet, but it’s also a source of healthy fat, helps to keep your teeth and bones healthy, and can even keep you hydrated. Ingredients Coconutty and flavorful, these Healthy Coconut Bites will surely delight you. These little joys look beautiful on the Holiday table. They are completely guilt-free, loaded with HEALTHY stuff and made without refined sugar. As the coconut mixture is chilling, melt the chocolate in a small bowl. You can either do this in the microwave in 20-30 second bursts until melted (stir in between so the chocolate doesn’t burn) or using a double boiler or the bain marie method.

For a more intense chocolate flavor, why not try double-dipping the chocolate coconut balls? You can even experiment with different colors of chocolate to create an exciting outside pattern. Simply allow the first coat of chocolate to set around the coconut before dipping it into melted chocolate for a second coat. Storage Place them on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Chill them thoroughly in the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes. The first time I made these, it was a total fail. I ended up literally just mixing all the coconut in with all the melted chocolate and pressing it into a pan. When all else fails, press it into a pan and call it bars. That’s my thinking.Because salt can have a stimulating effect on the body, Nutritionhelp generally recommends that sodium from cheap table salt should be kept low in the diet. In the Freezer: These tasty treats are easy to make in advance and freeze. Once your coconut balls have set, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze. They’ll keep for up to three months. So this is a great option if you make a big batch and want to make your treats last longer. You may want to let it thaw before enjoying it. More Coconut Treats You can leave it as it is or sprinkle it with a little sea salt– this will enhance the chocolate flavor. 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. Also, you will need a food processor with the extension for grinding or an ordinary coffee grinder. While grinding coconut flakes in the electric grinder some of oils from coconut releases and you'll get a wet, dense mixture - something like the coconut butter.