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Chocolate Coconut Bites

November 10, 2015 by Debi 28 Comments

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Chocolate Coconut Bites are a healthy nutty coconut crust, topped with a soft (almost custardy) coconut layer, and all capped by a chocolate ganache layer. Yummy!…

Wait, did I just sneak that word, “healthy” in there? Yes, yes I did!

Chocolate Coconut Bites are a healthy nutty coconut crust, topped with a soft (almost custardy) coconut layer, and all capped by a chocolate ganache layer. Yummy! by Life Currents https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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I love those healthy sweet treats! You know, you’ve seen them on Pinterest. I’ve made a few of them Double Layer Carob Fudge Bites (which could be cocoa instead of carob), Chocolate Covered Coconut Bites, Coconut Bars, Coconut Carob Brownie Bars (again, could be cocoa), and Chocolate “Mousse” Cups.

It’s pretty awesome that you can have a nice little sweet bite, and not feel bad for having indulged. Filled with healthy ingredients like dried plums, coconut, and hazelnuts, these Chocolate Coconut Bites are awesome. Rich and delightful without being too sweet or too heavy.

close up on a chocolate bar with 3 layers: crust, coconut, and frosting.

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Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo-friendly, healthy fats from whole foods like nuts and coconut. Super tasty.

Just really a win all around. And, not too difficult to make; just a little food processor work, and some time working on the stove. Just be careful not to process the nuts too much to where they become nut butter. Let the coconut layer cool before you top it with the ganache, but it doesn’t take too long to cool in the fridge.

And, as for the slicing, It was really easy to cut them into 16 pieces. After that, you may want to cut each piece into fourths as well to get a nice little dessert bite. I did that when we had some guests over for Halloween dinner, and they loved just the little rich dessert nibble at the end.

Chocolate Coconut Bites are a healthy nutty coconut crust, topped with a soft (almost custardy) coconut layer, and all capped by a chocolate ganache layer. Yummy! by Life Currents https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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Chocolate Coconut Bites Recipe

Chocolate Coconut Bites

Debi
Chocolate Coconut Bites are a healthy nutty coconut crust, topped with a soft (almost custardy) coconut layer, and all capped by a chocolate ganache layer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Crust

  • 6 ounces dried plums (6 ounces is about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup raw hazelnuts
  • 2/3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Coconut Layer

  • 13.5 ounce canned full fat coconut milk
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water

Ganache Topping

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch of fine grain sea salt

Instructions
 

Make Crust

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until until very finely ground, and mixture starts sticking together. Press the crust mixture firmly into a 9×9-inch pan. Store in the refrigerator.
    6 ounces dried plums, 1 cup raw hazelnuts, 2/3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Make Coconut Layer

  • Place coconut milk, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat until mixture starts to get tiny bubbles around the edges. Add cornstarch mixture to coconut mixture, and stir vigorously as mixture thickens. Remove from heat, continue to stir, and pour over prepared crust. Place in refrigerator, and allow to cool.
    13.5 ounce canned full fat coconut milk, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ cup water, 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Make Ganache topping

  • Once the coconut layer has cooled in the fridge, prepare the ganache layer.
  • In the food processor, blend the maple syrup and coconut oil together until well combined. Add in cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, and pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut oil, ½ cup cocoa powder, Pinch of fine grain sea salt
  • Pour the ganache over coconut layer. Set the pan in the fridge at least one hour to set. Once the Chocolate Coconut Slice is set, cut into bite sized squares.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword chocolate, coconut
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Filed Under: Bars, Bites, Dessert Nibbles, Cookies, Desserts Tagged With: appetizers, coconut, coconut milk, Cooking, desserts, dried plums, Food, hazelnuts, maple syrup, prunes, recipe, Snacks, appetizers, tailgating, tailgating, vegan

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  1. Vicky & Ruth- May I Have That Recipe

    November 15, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Oh my!! This looks delicious!! I love anything with coconut and everything taste better with little chocolate 🙂

  2. April J Harris (@apriljharris)

    November 17, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Love all the healthy ingredients in these delicious bites, Debi! It’s so nice when something this delicious is good for you too! Stumbled, yummed and shared. Thank you for bringing this delicious recipe to the Hearth and Soul Hop.

  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    November 17, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    These look great! Pinned it + yummed it. Saw your post over at Try A Bite Tuesday Link Party. We’d love for you to stop by this Friday {7 p.m. EST} at Savoring Saturdays gluten free linky party and share this, or any of your other posts. Have a great week!

  4. pattyanderson54

    November 18, 2015 at 4:53 am

    Dried plums in the crust is just genius. These sound so good. Loving the coconut center layer too. The chocolate is a given!

  5. Del's cooking twist

    November 18, 2015 at 5:31 am

    This looks absolutely fantastic and healthy at the same time. I need to try your recipe!

  6. lydiaf1963

    November 21, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I’m not sure if I’d suck the coconut layer out first or lick the ganache layer off the top. Decisions, decisions…

  7. Marlys (This and That)

    November 22, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    The only problme with these is that because they are healthy I would eat the whole pan in one sitting.

  8. dcclark13

    November 30, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    How yummy do these look?!!! Pinned & shared your delicious recipe on Facebook to pass the word – thanks for sharing with us at #TryaBiteTuesday – please stop by this week!

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