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Mounds Bar Truffles

Loaded with a hefty dose of shredded coconut, heart-healthy coconut oil and a touch of honey, these two-bite treats are sure to be a hit with any coconut lover. These truffles are a quick and easy solution for getting your chocolate candy fix, without too much effort or mess in the kitchen.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, coconut oil, honey, water, vanilla and salt, and mix well. Allow the mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes, so that the dried coconut will absorb some of the moisture.
  2. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the coconut mixture onto a plate lined with parchment paper, creating bite-sized mounds. (The mounds will be fragile at this point, but will firm up soon!)
  3. Place the plate in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, to allow the coconut mounds to firm up. They should become pretty solid, thanks to the coconut oil!
  4. While the coconut filling is setting in the freezer, this is the perfect time to start melting the dark chocolate. Since I don't own a microwave, I use the oven to melt my dark chocolate chips--> placing them in a 400-degree oven for 5 minutes does the trick!
  5. Note: Alternatively, you could skip the chocolate chips and make your own raw chocolate coating instead. (This recipe would work great!) The only problem with raw chocolate is that it doesn't last long at room temperature, so store-bought dark chocolate works better for serving to company or at a party.
  6. Using a spoon, coat each coconut mound with a dollop of melted chocolate, spreading the coating around evenly to cover every last inch! If you'd like to coat the bottoms, as well, allow the first coating of chocolate to set in the freezer (about 10 minutes) then dip the bottoms in chocolate and freeze again on the parchment paper to set.
  7. Serve slightly chilled for best texture, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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