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Chocolate Almond Coconut Delight




Source of Recipe


The Healthy Dish






Recipe Introduction


This is a raw, no cooking dessert, though you might want to freeze if it is too soft or for longer life.





List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces pitted dates — sliced
  
• 2 cups almonds, blanched — soaked overnight, drained and peeled
  
• 1 cup coconut meat — the younger the coconut the better, but not too soft
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1-teaspoon vanilla extract — pure
  
• A pinch sea salt
  
• 1-cup coconut flakes
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. Soak almonds for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. It peels easily by pinching the ends of the almonds with your two fingers (index and thumb). Add the almonds to the food processor.
   
   
2. Slice pitted dates — this way you ensure there are no pits. (Add to food processor)
   
   
3. Scoop coconut meat from the coconut and cut up into pieces (add to food processor)
   
   
4. Mix in food processor until it’s like a paste.
   
   
5. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, 1/2 of the coconut fakes, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
   
   
6. Mix well. This mixture will provide approximately 26 servings.
   
   
7. To form the Almond Coconut balls or cookies, wet your hands to form the mixture into small balls; otherwise, the batter will stick to your hands.
   
   
8. Divide each portion with a small serving dessert spoon.
   
   
9. Place the content of one small Serving dessert spoon on the palm of your wet hand. Roll into a ball and then flatten. Place on wax paper that has been sprinkled with the other half of the coconut flakes–this prevents them from sticking to the paper or dish. If you like you can add a piece of almond or coconut flakes for decoration.
   
   
10. Repeat this process until all the “cookies” or balls are formed. You will have to continue to wash and keep wet your hands.
    
    






Final Comments


Serving Size: 26

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 115 Calories; 8g Fat (57.2% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.