Heart-Healthy Coconut Candy
Indulge guilt-free with our Heart-Healthy Coconut Candy, a delightful treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without straying from wholesome eating. This easy-to-make recipe features rich, unsweetened shredded coconut paired with toasted almonds for a satisfying crunch, all bound together with antioxidant-packed dark chocolate and naturally sweetened with honey. Coconut oil lends its velvety texture and heart-friendly benefits, while a hint of vanilla and sea salt round out the flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple set-and-chill technique, these no-bake coconut candy bars make for an irresistibly healthy dessert or snack you can feel good about. Gluten-free and full of nutrient-rich ingredients, it's the ultimate homemade indulgence for health-conscious foodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup raw almonds
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the raw almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool.
In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt, mixing until fully combined.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut and the chopped dark chocolate. Pour the melted coconut oil mixture over the coconut and chocolate, mixing thoroughly to ensure everything is well-coated.
Coarsely chop the toasted almonds and fold them into the coconut mixture.
Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper. Press the coconut-almond mixture firmly into the dish, ensuring it is evenly distributed and compact.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until the candy has set and is firm to the touch.
Once set, remove the block from the dish using the parchment paper. Cut the coconut candy into small squares or bars.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.3 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 219.2 g | 1096% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.9 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.8 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*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.
