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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Healthier Birthday Cake Bites

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , ,


This is a variation of my raw cookie dough bites - but with some chocolate syrup and sprinkles!  Surprise your favorite birthday girl or boy with these delicious homemade Birthday Cake Bites!

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegan dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil + additional 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (for the chocolate syrup)
  • Sprinkles

Recipe:

  1. In a food processor, combine almond butter, rice flour, oats, honey, agave nectar, cinnamon & nutmeg
  2. Remove from food processor and fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips
  3. Form cookie dough balls
  4. Mix coconut oil with additional chocolate chips and melt (using a double boiler or microwave on low heat for 20 seconds)
  5. Drizzle the balls with the chocolate syrup mixture, add sprinkles & enjoy!

Serving suggestions:

  1. Store in a refrigerator or freezer
  2. Add lollipop sticks to create cake pops