Cocoa Almond Butter Coconut Chia (Printable Version)
No-bake cocoa and almond butter bites with coconut and chia—quick, nutrient-dense snack in 10 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup natural unsweetened almond butter
02 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Optional Additions
08 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth.
02 - Add cocoa powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and sea salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all components are evenly blended.
03 - If using, gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped roasted almonds to distribute throughout the mixture.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion and roll the mixture into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
05 - Place formed balls onto a plate or tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
06 - Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the treats to firm before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No baking means you can whip these up even during the hottest day without breaking a sweat.
- The mix of crunchy coconut and creamy almond butter actually leaves you satisfied—like your snack is hugging you back.
02 -
- If you try to shape them before chilling the mixture a bit, prepare for chocolatey palms and half-sized treats.
- Learning to sprinkle the salt evenly made everything taste brighter—don’t leave it in one spot.
03 -
- Let the mixture sit for five minutes before rolling—chia seeds work their thickening magic in that time.
- The secret to a glossy, cohesive dough is to stir longer than you think—your arms will thank you later, and so will your snacks.