Cocoa Almond Coconut Chia Bliss (Printable Version)
Nourishing cocoa almond bites with coconut and chia for natural energy
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup almond meal (finely ground almonds)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
09 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, for rolling
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond meal, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour in the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms and all dry ingredients are fully moistened.
03 - If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. If too wet and sticky, sprinkle in a small amount of additional almond meal until the dough holds together when pressed.
04 - Using your hands, scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll firmly into 1-inch balls. Place each formed ball onto a plate or lined tray.
05 - Optionally, roll each ball in extra shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly across the surface.
06 - Arrange all the balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and the flavors to meld.
07 - Transfer the chilled balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No baking required, which means your oven stays off and your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest afternoons.
- The combination of cocoa and coconut oil gives these a fudgy, truffle-like richness that feels deeply indulgent for something so wholesome.
02 -
- If you skip the chilling step the balls will be soft and fall apart at room temperature, so be patient and let the coconut oil do its job in the fridge.
- Measuring the maple syrup by weight rather than volume changed my results completely, giving a consistently perfect texture every single batch.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to your palms and tearing the surface of each ball.
- Toasting the shredded coconut for just two minutes in a dry pan before mixing transforms the flavor from pleasant to absolutely unforgettable.