Healthy Almond Joys Recipe: Indulgent Treats You Can Make at Home
Enjoy a delicious and healthier twist on the classic Almond Joy treat with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 whole almonds
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small rectangle. Place an almond on top. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Freeze the coconut rectangles for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each frozen coconut rectangle in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return to the baking sheet and freeze again until chocolate is set.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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