Chocolate Covered Coconut Cups, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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chocolate covered coconut cups vegan gluten free recipe

Better than a Mounds Bar…no joke.

And, with out all the unhealthy ingredients!

Mounds Bar Ingredients:

CORN SYRUP; SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE ( CHOCOLATE; SUGAR; COCOA; MILK FAT; COCOA BUTTER; SOY LECITHIN; PGPR, EMULSIFIER) ; COCONUT; SUGAR; SALT; NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN; SODIU M METABISULFITE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; SULFUR DIOXIDE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; CARAMEL COLOR; MILK

Sodium Metabisulfite…What is that?

If you take away only one bit of information from this blog, remember this:

If you can’t pronounce it or don’t know what it is…Don’t eat it!

So, here is a recipe for a much healthier and whole-food version of a Mounds Bar!

No Sodium Metabisulfite found here!

I was inspired from a recipe found here.

Tip of the Day:  Often times shredded coconut is preserved using propylene glycol, an ingredient found in antifreeze!  Read labels carefully!  Bob’s Red Mill brand is easy to find and has only one ingredient: natural unsulfured coconut.

chocolate covered coconut cups vegan gluten free recipe
chocolate covered coconut cups vegan gluten free recipe

Chocolate Covered Coconut Cups

The best recipe for Chocolate Covered Coconut Cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Kid food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 15
Calories: 83kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cups chocolate chips preferably vegan
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • Goji berries for garnish

Instructions

  • Add coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt to a food processor and blend until well combined.
  • Drop a tablespoon of coconut mixture into each cup of a mini-muffin tin and press down firmly.
  • Melt chocolate using a double boiler, stir constantly. When melted, pour a layer of chocolate onto each cup. Garnish with goji berries.
  • Place in the refrigerator for an hour.
  • Use a knife to “pop” cups out of muffin tin and enjoy 🙂

Notes

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

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