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Collagen Choc Coconut Bites

Ingredients:

Base

  • 1 sachet of on the glo collagen powder

  • 3/4 cup cashews

  • 1/4 cup pecans

  • 1 1/4 cup pitted medjool dates

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

  • 2.5 tbsp cacao powder

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Chocolate Ganache

  • 100g dairy free or normal dark chocolate

  • 1/3 cup tinned coconut milk

  • Sprinkle of shredded coconut

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 180c and toast the coconut for 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted.

  • In the food processor, mix the base ingredients. Blend the nuts first and don’t forget the collagen!

  • Use a tbsp to scoop a small amount of mixture and roll into a small ball then press the ball into a silicone tray and use your thumb and fingers to create a small crevice in the middle of each.

  • Place tray in the freezer for 30 minutes.

  • Whilst bases are firming, chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat proof bowl.

  • Pop the coconut milk into a saucepan and warm until hot (not quite boiling)

  • Add the warm milk to the chocolate and stir until chocolate is melted through.

  • Once ganach is ready take the bases out and fill the crevices with a teaspoon of the creamy chocolate liquid.

  • To finish up sprinkle your bites with shredded coconut and let them sit for 15 minutes.