Dairy-Free Homemade Almond Joy
Indulge in sweet nostalgia with this Dairy-Free Homemade Almond Joy recipe—an irresistible twist on a classic favorite that's rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like shredded unsweetened coconut, maple syrup, and silky coconut milk, these vegan delights deliver a soft, chewy coconut base topped with crunchy whole almonds and coated in luscious dairy-free dark chocolate. A touch of sea salt adds the perfect balance to the sweetness, elevating every bite. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought candy bars or a treat to satisfy your cravings, these easy-to-make confections come together in just 20 minutes of prep time and are ready to wow your taste buds. Perfect for dessert platters, snack time indulgence, or gifting, these Almond Joys are a must-try for coconut lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 18 whole raw almonds
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded unsweetened coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is sticky.
Using your hands, shape a tablespoon of the coconut mixture into a small bar or rectangular shape. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 18 bars.
Gently press a whole almond onto the top of each coconut bar. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up.
While the bars are chilling, melt the dairy-free dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Remove the coconut bars from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are completely covered, then gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Return the now chocolate-covered bars to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the chocolate before it hardens.
Place the baking sheet back in the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to set the chocolate.
Once set, transfer the Almond Joys to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.7 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.0 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*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.
