Whole30 Homemade Almond Joy
Craving a guilt-free indulgence? This Whole30 Homemade Almond Joy recipe is a healthier take on the classic candy bar, offering all the indulgent flavors you love without refined sugars or dairy. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened shredded coconut, creamy coconut oil, and rich date paste, these treats are layered with natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch from whole almonds. A smooth coating of homemade chocolate crafted from cocoa powder rounds out this Paleo and Whole30-approved dessert. Perfect for a quick snack or an after-dinner treat, these bite-sized delights come together in just 20 minutes and are freezer-friendly for a grab-and-go option. Satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your wellness goals with this simple, clean-eating recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 whole almonds
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons date paste
Instructions
Place the unsweetened shredded coconut and coconut oil in a food processor. Blend until the mixture starts to stick together, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the coconut cream and pure vanilla extract to the coconut mixture. Pulse until well combined and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a small rectangle, roughly 2 inches long.
Place each formed rectangle onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining coconut mixture.
Press a whole almond into the center of each coconut rectangle.
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat, then whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and date paste until you have a smooth, thick chocolate mixture.
Drizzle the chocolate mixture over each coconut-almond rectangle, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
Once set, remove the bars from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.4 g | 402% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1132 mg | 24% | |
*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.
