Indulge in these Bounty Bites from nutrition expert Carolina van Dorenmalen, proving snacking can support your wellness goals. Recipes in her book Tasty Healthy have no negative impact—or positive effects—on weight management, bloating, metabolism, blood sugar, and skin health.
Servings: 9 pieces
Preparation time: 30 min. + 4 hours to set
Vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free
Tools:
Food processor • 15 x 15 cm baking tin • baking paper
Ingredients
- 150 g grated coconut + extra for garnish
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 100 g dark chocolate (min. 80% cocoa)
Preparation
- Heat a large frying pan and roast the grated coconut, stirring until lightly beige, for about 5 minutes. Let cool on a plate.
- Place the coconut, coconut oil, agave syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor and blend briefly.
- Line the baking tin with baking paper. Spoon in the coconut mixture, smooth it out, and freeze for about 4 hours.
- Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut the coconut into 9 large bites and dip them halfway into the melted chocolate using a cocktail stick or by hand. Place on the paper.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate-dipped bites with extra grated coconut. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutritional values (per bite): 213 kcal • 18.4 g fat • 8 g carbohydrates • 6 g sugars • 2.1 g protein
Tip from the Editors
Need more inspiration? Check out Happy by Carolina van Dorenmalen (Kosmos Uitgevers, ISBN 9789021583686).
