With these bounty bites Carolina van Dorenmalen shows that snacking doesn't have to be so unhealthy. All recipes in her book 'Tasty healthy' have no or a positive effect on:weight (gain), bloated stomach, metabolism, blood sugar level and skin condition.
Servings:9 pieces
Preparation time:30 min. + 4 hours to set
Vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free
Tools:
Food processor • baking tin 15 x 15 cm • baking paper
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)
Heat a large frying pan and roast the grated coconut while stirring in light 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 pan with baking paper. Spoon in the coconut mixture, smooth and place in the freezer for about 4 hours. Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie. Line a baking tray with baking paper or place the baking paper on your counter. Cut the coconut into 9 large bites and dip them halfway into the melted chocolate using a cocktail stick or by hand. Put them on the paper. Sprinkle half of the chocolate with the extra grated coconut. Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutritional values: 213 kcal • 18.4 g fat • 8 g carbohydrates • 6 g sugars • 2.1 g protein
More inspiration? Then read Happy by Carolina van Dorenmalen (Kosmos Uitgevers, ISBN 9789021583686)
