Coconut Almond Bites

Coconut Almond Bites

•        Prep Time: 40 mins
•        Cook Time: 12 mins
•        Yield: 16 bites
•        Serving Size: 2 bites

Ingredients

•        2 large egg whites
•        2 tsp. raw honey
•        1 tsp. pure almond extract
•        2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
•        16 whole almonds
•        4 oz. (110g) 85 percent cacao dark chocolate bar
•        1 TB. coconut oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed metal baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. (Alternately, use a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.)

2. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, raw honey, and almond extract. Add unsweetened coconut and mix until combined.

3. Form coconut mixture around 1 whole almond to make a round ball about 1½ inches (3.75cm) in diameter. Place on the parchment paper. Repeat with remaining almonds to make 16 balls.

4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until coconut is a deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

5 When bites have cooled, chop or break dark chocolate bar into small pieces. Place chocolate and coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.

6. When chocolate begins to melt, stir constantly to prevent scorching until completely melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

7. Drizzle chocolate over coconut bites. Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition per Serving:

·       Calories 268

·       Fat 24g

·       Protein 4g

·       Total Carbohydrate 14g

·       Dietary Fiber 5g

·       Net Carbohydrate 9g

Macronutrient ratio:

·       Fat 81%

·       Protein 6%

·       Net Carb 13%

·       Ratio 1.8:1