Health(ier) Almond Joys
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If you like this recipe, be sure to check out my healt(ier) peanut butter cups here!
🍴 12 Bars │⏱ Prep Time: ~30 Minutes │⏱ Set Time: 30 Minutes │⏱ Total Time: ~1 Hour
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup milk of choice (I like almond or coconut)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup protein powder
1 tablespoon collagen peptides (optional)
1 tablespoon fiber powder (optional)
12-24 Almonds
Equipment
Food Processor
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Microwave safe bowl or double broiler
Forks
Measuring Cups
Directions
In a food processor, add 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of collagen peptides and 1 tablespoon fiber powder
In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup milk and 1/3 cup protein powder (it will be thick.) Add to the food processor
Mix on high until thoroughly combined, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides when necessary
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small bars and place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
Place 1-2 almonds into the center of each bar. Re-shape if necessary
Place the baking sheet into the freezer and allow to set, about 15 minutes
While setting, melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl or double broiler
Pull the chilled bars from the freezer and coat them with a layer of chocolate. Allow them to drip from forks to avoid excess chocolate
Add the bars back to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place them back into the freezer to set, about 15 minutes
Enjoy!
Notes
To store, place coconut bars into an airtight container and keep them in the freezer.
I prefer a thicker coconut layer and a lighter chocolate layer. You can double or even triple coat these bars with chocolate if that’s your preference!
