Nothing beats coconut and chocolate combined, and this Bounty Bites recipe is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings without the guilt. Perfect for a kids lunch box treat or after dinner sweet craving. Be warned, though, they won’t last so best to make a few batches!
BOUNTY BITES
- Nutritional Breakdown: per portion (whole recipe)
(g)
- Calories: 587 (14,088)
- Carbs: 10.83 (260)
- Fat: 57 (1368)
- Protein: 5.21 (125)
- Sodium: 31.38 (753)
- Sugar: 9.75 (234)
- Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus setting time around 4 hours)
Makes 24
INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup coconut oil
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- ¼-⅓ cup Nuvia Sweetener
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams dark chocolate, roughly chopped
METHOD
- 1. Combine coconut oil, coconut milk, Nuvia Sweetener and vanilla extract in a saucepan and place on stove over a low heat until coconut oil is melted.
- 2. Add shredded coconut and stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
- 3. Spread mixture into a lined 20 cm tin, pressing down firmly, and place in fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
- 4. Once mixture is set, carefully remove from tin and place on a chopping board.
- 5. Using a sharp knife, cut into 24 equal bite size portions.
- 6. Melt chocolate over a double boiler on low heat, making sure that top bowl does not come in contact with boiling water on the bottom.
- 7. Once chocolate is melted and smooth, dip each bounty bite, coating each side with chocolate and place on baking paper to set.
- 8. Once all pieces are coated and set, repeat the process of dipping each piece in the melted chocolate and then place in fridge to set.
These Bounty Bites are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Alternatively, store in a container, wrap in a plastic freezer bag and freeze.
TIPS AND TWEAKS
To make this recipe vegan use vegan chocolate for the coating.
Melting the chocolate:
An alternative to the double boiler method of melting chocolate is to melt it in the microwave. Simply place chopped chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and put in microwave in short 20‒30 second bursts. Remove and stir after each burst to ensure that it does not overcook.
