Vegan Mini Almond Joy Bites
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Vegan Mini Almond Joy Bites—an irresistible combination of creamy coconut, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy almonds. This easy, no-bake recipe is a dairy-free delight that takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests with bite-sized decadence. Featuring wholesome ingredients like unsweetened shredded coconut, maple syrup, and coconut cream, these bites deliver natural sweetness and a satisfyingly chewy texture. Dipped in velvety vegan chocolate and topped with a whole almond, each bite is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for snack time, dessert, or potlucks, these mini delights are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Make them ahead of time and store in the fridge for a chilled treat that’s sure to become your go-to plant-based indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 20 pieces whole almonds
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together the unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small tablespoons of the coconut mixture and roll them into tight balls between your palms, then slightly flatten them into disk shapes. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Gently press one whole almond onto the top of each coconut disk.
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to help the coconut disks firm up.
In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the vegan dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together, stirring until smooth.
Remove the coconut discs from the refrigerator. Using a fork, dip each coconut disk into the melted chocolate until fully coated, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the chocolate-covered bites back into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
Serve chilled and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.5 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.1 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*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.
