Bounty is by far my favourite chocolate bar. But unless I'm feeling really naughty, I can get my chocolaty coconut fix in a much healthier form. These little bites are so delish and very moorish, I suggest you freeze some to keep for a sweet treat on a rainy day (this may also inhibit you from consuming them all at once).
TIME: 30 mins
SERVES: About 25 - 30 balls depending on size
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
1 can/400ml coconut milk (full fat)
2 tbsp coconut butter
2 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)
200gr dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids)
METHOD:
In a food processor (or bowl) thoroughly combine the desiccated coconut, coconut milk, coconut butter and maple syrup
Once combined, roll into balls of about 1 desert spoon each
Place balls in the freezer/fridge to harden for at least 1 hour
Over a bain-marie, melt your dark chocolate.
Once the coconut balls have hardened, dip half way into your melted chocolate and set aside to harden
Store these in a sealed container, either in fridge or freezer
Try not to consume all at once!
NOTE: If you want to go completely refined sugar and dairy free, combine 4 tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp maple syrup over a very low heat
NOTE: desiccated coconut can be found in almost every supermarket, it's relatively cheap and affordable
NOTE: store the can of coconut milk in the fridge over night before creating these balls, as the thicker cream will separate from the more liquid water. I placed all of the thicker cream in the mixture, and drizzled in a little of the water till I got the right consistency to roll balls
I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! BTW how cute is this snowflake bowl?
V x
