No Bake Samoa Bites (Printable)
Chewy coconut and chocolate bites with caramel topping, inspired by Samoas.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup pitted dates
02 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tbsp cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Caramel Coconut Layer
06 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
→ Chocolate Coating
09 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 tsp coconut oil
# Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Combine pitted dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Blend until mixture becomes sticky and crumbly.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and press firmly into a compact ball. Flatten slightly and repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - Whisk almond butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Fold in toasted coconut until evenly distributed.
05 - Top each flattened base with a heaping teaspoon of caramel coconut mixture, pressing gently to secure the layers.
06 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Heat until completely smooth, stirring occasionally.
07 - Dip the bottom of each assembled bite into melted chocolate and return to parchment-lined sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops.
08 - Refrigerate bites for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is firm and set before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get all the chocolate coconut caramel magic without waiting for hours or heating up your kitchen
- These keep beautifully in the freezer, meaning you always have something impressive when friends drop by unexpectedly
02 -
- Warm the almond butter slightly if it has separated or feels too stiff to blend smoothly with maple syrup
- The chocolate coating firms up fast once dipped, so work quickly and have your parchment ready
03 -
- Toast your coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning
- Use kitchen scissors to chop dates quickly and cleanly without the sticky mess of a knife