Paleo Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

Indulge your taste buds with these Paleo Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans—a perfect balance of bold espresso flavor and velvety, homemade chocolate. Made with wholesome ingredients like antioxidant-rich cacao butter, cocoa powder, and naturally sweet maple syrup, this paleo-friendly snack is both energizing and satisfying. The process is simple yet rewarding: whole coffee beans are coated in a luscious chocolate mixture infused with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt for depth. After a quick chill in the fridge, these bite-sized treats are ready to enjoy or gift. Whether you're looking for a clean-energy boost or a guilt-free dessert, these chocolate-covered coffee beans are a delightful blend of indulgence and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole coffee beans
• 0.5 cup Cacao butter
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a double boiler, melt the cacao butter over low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even melting.

Step 3

Once the cacao butter is fully melted, add the cocoa powder to the pot and whisk to combine until smooth.

Step 4

Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the chocolate mixture, whisking thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.

Step 5

Remove the bowl from the heat and let the chocolate cool slightly to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the whole coffee beans to the bowl of melted chocolate and gently stir until all the beans are evenly coated.

Step 7

Using a fork or slotted spoon, remove the chocolate-covered coffee beans from the bowl, allowing excess chocolate to drip off, and spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

Step 9

Once the chocolate has hardened, transfer the chocolate-covered coffee beans to an airtight container for storage.

Step 10

Enjoy as a delicious paleo-friendly snack, keeping any leftovers refrigerated to maintain optimal texture and freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(461.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.3

Total Fat 125.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 599.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 54.2g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 732.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.8%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 21.0%