No Bake Samoa Bites (Printable version)

Chocolate, caramel, and coconut combine in these quick no-bake bites inspired by classic Samoa flavors.

# What you'll need:

→ Base Layer

01 - 1 cup pitted dates
02 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Caramel Coconut Layer

06 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

→ Chocolate Coating

09 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for assembly.
02 - Combine pitted dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Blend until mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the base mixture and press firmly into a compact ball. Flatten slightly to create a disc shape. Repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - Whisk almond butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until completely smooth. Fold in toasted coconut until evenly distributed.
05 - Top each base disc with a heaping teaspoon of caramel coconut mixture. Press gently to secure the filling to the base.
06 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Heat until completely smooth, stirring every 30 seconds if microwaving.
07 - Dip the bottom of each assembled bite into melted chocolate and return to parchment-lined sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops for garnish.
08 - Refrigerate bites for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely set and firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like the classic cookie but with wholesome ingredients you can actually pronounce
  • The entire process takes less time than driving to the store
  • They keep beautifully in the freezer for sudden sweet tooth emergencies
02 -
  • Warm the dates in a bowl of hot water for ten minutes if they feel too hard and your food processor is struggling
  • The bites need that full thirty minutes in the fridge or the chocolate will smear everywhere when you try to bite them
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to dip your spoon into when scooping the caramel layer it makes everything so much easier
  • Work quickly once you start dipping because the chocolate begins to set as soon as it hits the cold bites

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