Bounty style coconut treats

On Friday afternoons, a group of local parents get together to let the children play and for us all to unwind as a community. For these events, when they are hosted in a private residence instead of the upstairs room at the local pub, I like to bring some healthy treats for the parents and the kids. For the first ever one we had, I made these quick and yummy bounty style coconut treats with Ariana’s help. They were all gone rather quickly and a few mums asked me to share the recipe with them as they were popular with the other kids, so here we are.

2 cups shredded coconut
3/4 cup date paste (dates blended with water) or any other liquid sweetener of your choice
2 cups cacao butter (about 200-250gr)
1 cup raw cacao powder (100gr)
1 cup unrefined caster cane sugar or caster coconut sugar
pinch of vanilla powder
pinch of salt

I also like to add some extras into the chocolate mixture:
– lucuma powder
– protein powder (I only use this one)
– Vitamin C (I use Synergy)

In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut with the date paste and pinch of salt and make into balls or desired shape. Place these in a tray in the freezer so they are easier to handle when dipping.

Melt the cacao butter in a water bath at very low temperature. Once melted add the cacao powder and other extras, including a pinch of salt, and whisk well. Keep mixing until the chocolate becomes thicker as it cools down. It will be easier to get an even cover when dipping the coconut balls or bars once is thick, but not stiff.

Using a fork to hold them, dip the balls or bars into the chocolate mixture and place in a tray covered with grease proof paper until the chocolate sets. Done!