I decided to make the healthy version of “Almond Joy” bars without the extra junk . And also added peppermint extract for that extra kick. Came out to taste quite delicious! 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut butter
- 2 cups coconut flakes
- small amount of honey
- few drops peppermint extract
- 2/3 cup-1 cup dark chocolate
Instructions:
Combine the first 4 ingredients in the blender. Shape them into patties using teaspoon. Then place them on parchment/wax covered paper on the baking sheet.
Freeze it for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate in small pot on super low heat. Dip the mints into chocolate covering thoroughly. Place back on baking sheet. You can also add almond on top of each patties. (optional)
Freeze for 15 more minutes.
Enjoy!
Marina's Primal Cooking 
oh you just made my day! thanks 🙂
my pleasure Ava 🙂
Looks awesome but I would be afraid it’s a slippery slope!
Thank you 🙂 Why do you think that it’s a slippery slope Sarena?)
I think she means nobody can stop at just a few, as long as they’re around…they won’t be around for long! ; )
Lol! I guess it’s a good thing. It’s healthy dessert)
What is coconut butter? This looks extremely yummy!
It is super yummy))) Coconut butter it’s pretty much unsweetened coconut flakes blended in the blender. Below there’s super easy recipe how to make coconut butter at home.
https://marinasprimalcooking.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/homemade-coconut-butter/
I am making them right now! The chocolate is slowly melting….I can’t wait to taste them! Yahoo!
– Joe Salama
http://www.salama.com
yay! nice!
Has anyone used almond extract instead of the peppermint to make a mock Almond Joy?
Betty
No, but it’s on my “to do” list next week :)) Have you tried with almond extract yet Betty?
Me too! I got the almond extract waiting for my baking day (week from tomorrow), I can’t wait!
– Betty
sounds yummy! 🙂
I did! I used 2T of almond extract for the batch, I forgot about adding the single almond on top, but I’ll try it next time. They were delicious! A favorite for non-paleo folks too!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂
Marina
My children LOVED THESE! Thank you Marina! I need a cooler looking mold for the next batch…here are some photos:
Those looks super good Joe! I’m glad you guys enjoyed them))) I’m thinking to find and buy some kind of creative mold too!
I’m so going to try this! I love mint! Yum! Looks so easy!
Yes, you will love it if you love mint)) peppermint)
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Thank you Kyle!
Marina, Can I use Coconut Oil instead of Butter? Going to make this as soon as I get some Coconut Flakes!!!
Yes Irena you can!
Can you use coconut oil instead of coconut butter? Thanks
Sure!
Forgive me for my long respond. Yes you totally can use coconut oil instead of butter in anything.
Wow!! Amazing!! Mouth-watering!! Delicious!! Yummy!! Everything…. 🙂 🙂
Thanks a bunch for sharing this recipe. :~)
The coconut is sitting outside on my deck hardening now! Chocolate Is melted and ready to go! These will be perfect to share at Christmas! Thank you
You are so welcome! We personally like it frozen. It becomes more chewy and crunchy 🙂
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You are so welcome. And good luck on your presentation. 🙂
Marina