In the coming week I have three “events” for which I am making something. Our staff Christmas party is on Friday, and I have agreed to bring my Pumpkin [affiliate link] Poppers (special request from my boss) and I am bringing chili so that I will have something to eat while I'm there. There are always the typical Christmas foods and dishes and there is not very much for me to eat so I need to bring my own.
On Wednesday I am attending a White Elephant holiday get together with a vendor which we deal with regularly at my job and I agreed to bring a dessert-type item. I think I'll be bringing these Chocolate Coconut Fudge Bites because chocolate is usually a winner.
On Tuesday I have been asked to make something special for our board meeting and I have not yet decided what that will be. I am thinking some kind of cookies – I'm leaning toward a sugar cookie type cookie, but of course it can't have sugar, maybe in the shape of a snowman. I was also thinking of some kind of Bundt cake/bread.
But for now, here is this recipe which I think you will like. 🙂
Chocolate Coconut Fudge Bites
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds [affiliate link]
- 1/4 cup coconut oil [affiliate link]
- 3 Tablespoons honey [affiliate link]
- 1 cup shredded coconut + 1/4 cup, divided use
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder [affiliate link] + 1/2 teaspoon, divided use
- 1 teaspoon vanilla [affiliate link]
- 1 pinch sea salt [affiliate link]
Soak your cashews for seven hours. Drain, removing all water if possible (you may want to lightly press in a paper towel or cloth dish towel).
Add all ingredients to your food processor and blend until mixed well. My food processor is not high powered and the texture was left somewhat grainy.
Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out level amounts. Roll into a ball with your hands.
Mix 1/4 cup of shredded coconut and 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder together. Roll the balls in the mixture to form a decorative line, or you may cover them completely. The cocoa powder has a slightly bitter taste as it is not sweetened so I thought it would be better to just do a strip and also it looks like you decorated them!
Yields 27 bites.
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- ½ cup blanched almonds
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 cup shredded coconut + ¼ cup, divided use
- ¼ cup cocoa powder + ½ teaspoon, divided use
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Soak your cashews for seven hours.
- Drain, removing all water if possible (you may want to lightly press in a paper towel or cloth dish towel).
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and blend until mixed well.
- Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out level amounts.
- Roll into a ball with your hands.
- Mix ¼ cup of shredded coconut and ½ teaspoon cocoa powder together.
- Roll the balls in the mixture to form a decorative line, or you may cover them completely.
- The cocoa powder has a slightly bitter taste as it is not sweetened so I thought it would be better to just do a strip and also it looks like you decorated them!
If you love desserts like this, I have two cookbooks you really need to check out ASAP! Naturally Sweetened Treats for gluten-free dessert needs and Baker’s Dozen Volume 4, Chocolate Treats for amazing chocolate desserts and snacks.
Just shared on FB. 🙂
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it.
I always make and take chili to functions so I can eat too! These look scrumptious and they are on the short list for tomorrow’s baking!
I’m confused. I keep finding GAPS legal recipes that contain chocolate or cocoa powder. In the GAPS book, these two foods are on the ‘avoid’ list. Could you explain this to me? You’re not the only blog that has GAPS chocolate recipes.
Thank you!!! 🙂
Hi Kristin! Dr. Natasha has approved cocoa in her Frequently Asked Questions page: ” 1. When can cocoa be introduced?
Cocoa is SCD illegal. However, I find that many people can start having it occasionally on the Full GAPS Diet, once the digestive symptoms are gone. Find pure organic cocoa powder. Mixing the powder with some honey and sour cream makes a delicious dessert, and you can add it to your homemade ice cream or cakes. After trying it for the first time, observe your patient for any reactions. Cocoa is very rich in magnesium and some essential amino acids and, unless your digestive system is not ready for it, there is no need to avoid it.” The FAQs are here and are very helpful: http://www.gaps.me/preview/?page_id=32 I hope that helps to explain the confusion! 🙂 ~Starlene