Description
These Almond Joy Coconut Bites are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a sweet and chewy coconut center with a whole almond, dipped in rich chocolate. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coconut Filling:
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 24 whole almonds
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Coconut Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until sticky.
- Shape Coconut Bites: Form mixture around almonds, creating small balls or ovals. Freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in intervals. Dip coconut bites in chocolate.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
