Рецепт Joyful Almond Bites
As I continue to attempt to eliminate as many processed foods from my diet as I can; I am discovering the amazing tastes of many natural foods. One of them is Medjool dates – they are naturally sweet, moist and are loaded with fiber. They are especially good stuffed with almond or peanut butter when a craving for sweetness attacks. Recently, I had some coconut flakes left over, and I wondered if I could make a healthy imitation of an Almond Joy Bar. I had coconut and almonds but wasn’t sure what to use for a sweet taste that would also add some substance. The Medjool dates in my fridge — bingo! They would be just the right consistency to hold the coconut together and most likely perfectly sweet – and that they were.
Joyful Almond Bites
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ Cup of Pitted Dates (approximately 12)
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Coconut
- 1 Tablespoon of Water
- 6 to 8 Ounces of Melted Dark Chocolate (70%or 80% Cacao)
- 18 to 20 toasted almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
Place dates into food processor and pulse a few times, and the process until they form a thick paste
Add to coconut and process
Add water -- consistency should be somewhat thick so that they can be rolled
Roll the mixture into oblong pieces -- about one inch
Press an almond on top of each piece
Melt the chocolate in the microwave or on the stove with a double boiler
Dip the date pieces into the chocolate and place on parchment or waxed paper until chocolate sets
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