Vegan Coconut Bites

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , ,


Take a break from the sugary, fatty desserts this holiday season and try some vegan coconut bites!  Made with 4 simple ingredients, these no-bake treats taste so good you won't miss the calories!  The best part?  They take 15 mins to make! 

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Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
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Recipe

  1. Put all ingredients in the food processor and pulse to a fine grain.  It will start to become dough-like. Add more agave if the mixture is loose.
  2. Take about a tablespoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand and squeeze it so it holds together, then form it into a round ball.
  3. Place it on wax paper to display or on a nice platter.  Enjoy!
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No-Bake Coconut Chocolate Bars

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , ,


Fabulously easy!  Try this fast, no-bake recipe for your next chocolate fix!

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweatened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Recipe:

  1. Pulse shredded coconut, honey, ground cinnamon & vanilla extract in a food processor.
  2. Form bars whatever shape or size you like - you have to squeeze them together with your hand so the shape holds.  Let them freeze for at least 10 mins.
  3. Mix unsweetened cocoa powder with coconut oil in a bowl. (Tip: you can use margarine or butter instead).  *Add more coconut oil if the mixture is too thick - you want it to be thin enough so you can dip the bars in without them breaking apart*
  4. Take bars out of the freezer and dip them into the chocolate mixture, then set them on parchment paper.
  5. Dust with cocoa powder & set in the refrigerator for at least 15 mins before devouring.
  6. Enjoy!

No-Bake Coconut 'Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough' Bites

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in ,


Vegan. Healthy. Chocolate. Cravings. Try my No-Bake Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites!

These are sooo delicious and a healthier way to snack!  They look/taste just like cookie dough!  I experimented with a bunch of ways to do raw cookie dough bites and I think this is my fave variation. 

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Time: 15 - 20 mins

 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 2 tbsp melted honey
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Recipe:

  1. Pulse oats & flour in a food processor until oats are ground
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour mixture, melted honey, water, shredded coconut, salt, cinnamon & vanilla
  3. Mix until dough forms
  4. Roll mixture into 1" balls
  5. Press chocolate chips in
  6. Sprinkle sea salt (optional)
  7. Enjoy!