A healthy option when you need a chocolate fix! Naturally sweetened with dates and only 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
½ cup soft pitted dates*
½ cup large flake shredded coconut
2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
½ cup dark chocolate chips of choice
additional coconut flakes or large sea salt flakes for garnish, if desired.
Instructions
In a food processor, add dates, shredded coconut, and coconut oil. Process together until the dates have broken down into tiny pieces.
Take a heaping teaspoon of the mixture and roll/press into a tight ball. The mixture is a bit crumbly so you need to really press it together so it stays in a ball.
Place the balls onto a plate or baking sheet that's lined with wax or parchment paper and place in the freezer for 1 hour to harden.
After 1 hour, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time. Use a small dish like the one shown for easier coating.
Take one frozen ball at a time and dip into the chocolate, rolling it around with a fork until completely covered. Lift it out with the fork to let any excess chocolate drip off, then return to the wax or parchment paper tray.
Repeat with each ball, sprinkling with additional coconut flakes, or sea salt, if preferred.
Return to the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
Store in the fridge or freezer!
Notes
*If your dates aren't soft and mushy, place them in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to soften up. Drain completely before using.
Recipe by Insightful Bite at https://www.insightfulbite.com/4-ingredient-chocolate-covered-coconut-balls/