COCONUT BALLS/ A HEALTHIER ALMOND JOY!

Coconut Balls/ a Healthier Almond Joy! image

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 balls, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 1/2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/3 cup raw honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch sea salt
13 1/2 ounces coconut milk, reduced to 5 ounces
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
30 almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

In a food processor mix the first 5 ingredients.
Chill.
Over medium heat reduce the coconut milk stirring often until reduce to a 1/4 left. It`ll take about 30 minutes. It will separate. Remove 1 tablespoon of the oil and use as you wish. (body lotion, add to your coffee -- ).
Add chips to the coconut off heat and mix till melted.
Roll coconut mixture into 30 balls.
Chill.
Dip balls into melted chocolate. You will have leftover dip.
Top with toasted almond.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 20.6, Sodium 52.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 4