No Bake Samoa Bites (Print Version)
Chocolate caramel coconut bites inspired by Samoa cookies. Ready in 20 minutes with no baking required.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during assembly and chilling.
02 - Combine pitted dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the base mixture and press firmly to form compact balls. Flatten slightly to create a stable base. Repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - Whisk almond butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until completely smooth. Fold in the toasted coconut until evenly distributed.
05 - Top each flattened base with a generous teaspoon of caramel coconut mixture. Press gently to ensure the filling adheres to the base.
06 - Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil using a microwave in 30-second intervals or a double boiler, stirring until completely smooth.
07 - Dip the bottom of each assembled bite into melted chocolate and return to parchment-lined sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops for finished appearance.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely set and bites are firm to the touch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
- The date-sweetened base means you can totally eat two for breakfast
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend much smoother than cold ones straight from the fridge
- If your dates are dried out, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first
03 -
- Toasting the coconut is what transforms these from good to absolutely incredible
- Use a cookie scoop portioned halfway for perfectly uniform bites every time