Whole30 Homemade Almond Joy
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Whole30 Homemade Almond Joy bars, a healthier spin on the classic candy that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened shredded coconut, creamy coconut oil, and rich cocoa powder, these bite-sized delights are naturally sweetened with date paste and free from refined sugars. Each bar is topped with a crunchy almond and coated in a velvety chocolate layer for the ultimate flavor combination. Ready in just 35 minutes and made with simple pantry staples, this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 whole almonds
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons date paste
Directions
Step 1
Place the unsweetened shredded coconut and coconut oil in a food processor. Blend until the mixture starts to stick together, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Add the coconut cream and pure vanilla extract to the coconut mixture. Pulse until well combined and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a small rectangle, roughly 2 inches long.
Step 4
Place each formed rectangle onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining coconut mixture.
Step 5
Press a whole almond into the center of each coconut rectangle.
Step 6
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and date paste until you have a smooth, thick chocolate mixture.
Step 7
Drizzle the chocolate mixture over each coconut-almond rectangle, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Step 8
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
Step 9
Once set, remove the bars from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (239.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1236.3 |
| Total Fat 99.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 80.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 53.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.8g | |
| Protein 14.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 103.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1131.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories