Description
Sinful Almond Joy Coconut Bites deliver pure tropical bliss with each heavenly chocolate-coated morsel. Coconut lovers will savor sweet nostalgia and rich flavor in these irresistible homemade treats that melt effortlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) sweetened shredded coconut
- 12–15 whole almonds
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Coating Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Create a homogeneous coconut mixture by thoroughly blending shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl until the texture becomes cohesive and slightly sticky.
- Carefully form the coconut mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres or oval shapes, approximately one tablespoon per piece, using gentle rolling motions with clean hands.
- Delicately press a whole almond into the top center of each coconut formation, lightly reshaping to maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer the almond-adorned coconut bites onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, then place in the freezer for approximately 25 minutes to solidify and enhance handling stability.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gradually melting chocolate chips with coconut oil, utilizing either microwave technique (in brief 20-second intervals) or traditional double boiler method, stirring consistently to achieve smooth consistency.
- Submerge each chilled coconut bite completely into the molten chocolate, using a fork or specialized dipping tool to ensure thorough coverage.
- Gently remove excess chocolate by tapping the utensil, then strategically place each coated bite back onto the parchment-lined surface.
- Allow chocolate-enrobed bites to set by refrigerating for approximately 15-20 minutes until the coating becomes firm and glossy.
- Transfer completed coconut bites to an airtight storage container, maintaining refrigeration and consuming within one week for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure coconut mixture is well-combined and sticky for easy shaping, preventing crumbling during coating.
- Freeze bites before chocolate dipping to maintain structural integrity and create a smoother chocolate shell.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and consistent texture in coconut filling.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing condensed milk or using sugar-free alternatives for low-sugar dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg