If you like coconut and almonds, you should really like this recipe.
Not only is this a super quick and easy recipe, it is no bake! That's right, all you have to do is mix the ingredients together and refrigerate. It's great if you are short on time or don't like baking all that much. Kids could even make this themselves.
These coconut almond balls are low carb, vegan and gluten free! How awesome is that?!
I like to keep a few of these in the fridge for when I need a quick pick-me-up or a sweet treat. They are small, so you just just enough to curb your cravings while keeping calories and carbs low. It means you can also have a second, if needed! But be careful, if you don't pay attention, these can go quick!
This recipe contains almonds and coconut (duh!), both of which have so many great health benefits.
Almonds are filled with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. They are a great source of vitamin E, manganese and magnesium. Also, because almonds are high in both fiber and protein, they tend to fill you up quicker and keep you full longer! Sounds great to me!
Coconuts are also filled with healthy fats and fiber, meaning they too will help you stay satisfied for longer! They also have potassium and magnesium, and we all know how important those electrolytes are.
I ended up making 19 bite sized balls out of this recipe, each ball totaling 1.6 net carbs and 134 calories.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened1/4 cup almond flour
2 tbsp coconut butter
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup almond butter
20 drops stevia
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp no sugar chocolate chips (I used Lily's)
Directions:
1. Mix all items together in a bowl
2. Roll into bite sized balls. You may have to refrigerate mixture for about ten minutes prior to this to firm mixture up. If it's a warm day, this mixture will liquefy pretty fast!
3. Refrigerate or freeze until firm. These should also be stored in the fridge or freezer. As mentioned, mixture will start to melt pretty quickly if warm.
4. Enjoy!
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