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chocolate coconut butter bites
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Chocolate Coconut Butter Bites

My secret weapon for this swap is coconut butter, which is made from fresh coconut that is pureed into a smooth paste. It is rich, creamy, very flavorful, and remains firm at room temperature.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut and chocolate, peanut butter, peanut butter cups
Servings: 30 pieces
Author: Kelly Jaggers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw organic coconut butter
  • 1 cup chopped bittersweet organic chocolate
  • 1/2 cup organic unsweetened nut or seed butter
  • 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup organic unsweetened shredded raw coconut processed without chlorine

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add coconut butter, chopped chocolate, nut or seed butter, cocoa powder, and honey. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is warm and smooth.  
  • Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and shredded coconut. 
  • Prepare 30 mini muffin cups with paper liners. Divide the mixture between the cups and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.  
  • Remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving. Serve cool or at room temperature (the warmer the candy the softer it becomes.

Notes

These can be frozen for up to a month; simply thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg