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Dark Chocolate Bounty Balls

Dessert
Coconut and dark chocolate are a match made in heaven. These two go hand in hand and complement each other perfectly. The sweet taste of coconut is held together by a dark chocolate coating.
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Calories201kcal
Carbs5.6g
Protein2.9g
Fats18.6g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Performance Benefits

This is a great rest day snack. It is low in carbohydrates with a moderate amount of fat and fibre, which will help you sty full for longer.
Health Benefits

The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidant.
Expert Tips

Delicious with your cup of coffee.

Equipment

  • Greaseproof paper
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 20 tbsp Desiccated coconut (150g)
  • 100 g Dark chocolate (I use Lindt 90%)
  • 3 tbsp Coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Honey
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Instructions

  • Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan on low heat.
  • Then mix in a bowl with the desiccated coconut, honey, coconut cream and yoghurt.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls and place on greaseproof paper.
  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over hot water, then simply roll the balls in the chocolate and leave to cool in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 2.9gFat: 18.6gSaturated Fat: 14.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.47gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 15.9mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 4.6gVitamin A: 0.2ugVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 23.6mgIron: 1.9mg
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