raw almond coconut

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  • Number of Servings: 32
Ingredients
2 cups of raw almonds1 cup of raw almond butter3 Tb of honey3 Tb of shredded unsweetened coconut1/4 ts sea salt1/4 ts almond extract5 or 6 Medjool dates, pitted
Directions
1. Blend the almonds in a food processor until coarsely chopped, about 15 seconds.

2. Transfer the chopped almonds to a large bowl and blemd in the almond butter, coconut, honey, salt, and almond extract. Stir until a stiff, very chunky dough forms. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the ingredients; they will be more effective than a spoon.

3. Pinch off a piece of the dough about the size of a small walnut and roll between your palms to form a ball that is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Gently press the ball between your palms to form a 1/2 inch thick cookie. Rinse and dry hands periodically if they become too sticky.

4. Slice the dates lengthwise and cut the halves into slivers anout 1/3 inch wide by 1 inch long. Lightly press a sliver into the center of each cookies for decoration.

5. Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Number of Servings: 32

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATYAJO.

Servings Per Recipe: 32
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 101.9
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 19.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

Member Reviews
  • WALKINGFITLAURA
    I love to find ways to incorporate coconut into my diet, thank you!
    - 7/2/11