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Healthy coconut bites with chocolate and pistachios
5 from 15 votes

Healthy coconut bites with chocolate and pistachios

These coconut bites combine finely pulsed shredded coconut and roasted pistachios bound with maple syrup and coconut oil, then frozen into firm, compact treats. They are topped with a smooth coating of dark chocolate melted with coconut oil for a glossy finish. The texture is slightly crumbly but cohesive, delivering a crunchy nutty flavor paired with the natural sweetness of coconut and a bittersweet chocolate cover.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 22 Coconut bites
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups coconut 195 grams, desiccated, unsweetened fine shredded
  • ½ cup pistachios 70 grams, roasted and salted
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 75 ml
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil 70 grams (plus one teaspoon, melted
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate baking chips About 40 grams

Instructions

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  1. Add coconut shreds and nuts in a blender or food processor. Pulse for a few seconds until you get the consistency of coarse flour.
  2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
  3. Stir to combine until you get a sticky and slightly greenish coconut mixture.
  4. Spoon the coconut mixture into individual cubes of an ice cube tray until completely full. Make sure to press the mixture down with your finger after each spoon to create a solid and compact treat.
  5. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
  6. Remove treats from the freezer. They should be hard enough to release them from the ice cube trays and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Melt over a low heat setting. Stir until smooth.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the stove and place next to the coconut bites on the parchment paper. Make sure to use a trivet mat under the saucepan.
  9. One by one, dip the bottom of the coconut bites generously into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper.
  10. Then use a dipped teaspoon or fork to drizzle the rest of the melted chocolate over the coconut bites using sweeping motions (go back and forth with your hand to create small zig-zagging lines).
  11. Place the chocolate covered coconut bites in the fridge for a few minutes to harden. Then enjoy!

Notes

  • Pulse coconut and pistachios just enough to create a coarse texture, avoiding a paste consistency.
  • Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate when melting to achieve a glossy finish.
  • Freeze the coconut bites for about 30 minutes to harden them before coating with chocolate; do not freeze longer to maintain texture.
  • The chocolate can be melted on a stovetop or briefly in a microwave, stirring halfway.
  • Store finished bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • These bites are portable and suitable for taking to work or on the go, best kept at least at room temperature during transport.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0.02mg (0%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 102mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22 Coconut bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.