Have you guys seen these morsels floating around pinterest? You know how we love coconut and chocolate together and anything that pairs the words ‘skinny’ and ‘treat’ is right up our alley. They are made with coconut oil and cocoa powder. The maple syrup appeases your sweet tooth, but with far fewer calories (and unpronounceable ingredients) than a candy bar. Plus, they are perfect bite size portions- win win.
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond butter (you can also use peanut butter)
2 TBS real maple syrup (or honey)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together until smooth, pour mixture into a silicone ice cube tray or a mini muffin tin (I also used cupcake liners so that removing them from the tray would be easier). Freeze until mixture has hardened. Pop them out of the tray and store in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge because they will melt at room temperature.
Careful with this skinny treat though, the beckon from the fridge and it’s hard to say no! 🙂 They are quite literally the perfect skinny treat!
Tricia says
March 17, 2014 at 11:56 amI am making these this tomorrow (I think I have everything on hand…). This probably was not the post to read just before lunch…
Kirstin says
March 18, 2014 at 9:54 amTrish, they’re seriously so good. So. good. 🙂
Georgia says
March 17, 2014 at 11:09 pmAnd.. the pic is amazing. Of course the treat looks amazing too! 🙂
Kirstin says
March 18, 2014 at 9:55 amHaha- both Jord’s specialties. 🙂
Georgia says
March 20, 2014 at 8:50 pmand… I know you guys are in a whole nother league (not budding bloggers but completely BLOSSOMED) but still- I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Liebster Award! You can see it here:http://oatmealsmiles.com/blog-killers-liebster-award/
I just love you guys and love your blog!
Georgia
Peggy says
March 18, 2014 at 3:27 pmThank you for the reminder! These are simply delicious but I haven’t made them in an age. I like to add a little bit of toasted coconut in them.
Kirstin says
March 19, 2014 at 12:52 amPeggy- YUM. Can’t wait to try that!
Sandra says
March 18, 2014 at 5:58 pmMade these this afternoon yummy! Thanks for the recipe!!!! Amazing
Kirstin says
March 19, 2014 at 12:52 amSandra, can I come over? 😉
Tammie says
March 22, 2014 at 3:31 pmI just made them and accidentally uses 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of 1/4, but the batter is yummy! They’re in the freezer right now!
Kirstin says
March 23, 2014 at 1:38 pmTammie, that does sound yummy! Let us know how they turn out. 🙂
ps- True confession- I think if I added double the peanut butter, I would’ve just gone ahead and made twice as many… haha! 🙂
Ginny says
April 6, 2014 at 3:00 pmLooks delicious and I have most if these ingrediants on hand! Have you ever used agave instead of the honey maple syrup?
Kirstin says
April 6, 2014 at 9:31 pmHey Ginny, I haven’t but Jordan might have. If you try it, will you let me know how they turn out?
frey says
December 13, 2016 at 5:56 amThis is interesting! I will certainly try it.