RECIPE & KID-FRIENDLY ADAPTATIONS
2 | Skip the chocolate if you prefer a completely refined-sugar free bite. Or dip half or all the way in chocolate (my preferred method)!
THIS RECIPE IS . . .
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Paleo
CHOCOLATE COVERED GOLDEN GLOW BITES
⅓ cup melted coconut oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup almond flour or oat flour*
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ to 1 cup dark chocolate chips**
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
2. Add the almond or oat flour, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper, stirring until well incorporated.
3. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough, and roll into a ball. Place the ball on a large plate lined with a silicone mat or plastic wrap. Continue rolling remaining dough.
4. Refrigerate the balls until firm, about 1 hour.
5. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate.
6. Remove the balls from the refrigerator, and dip into the melted chocolate.
7. Place each chocolate-dipped ball back on the to silicone or plastic wrap lined plate.
8. Refrigerate until firm, about an hour, then enjoy immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days.
Makes 20-25 bites
Notes:
*Make your own oat flour by placing 1 ¼ cups whole rolled oats in a blender and blending until a coarse flour forms. You can also purchase pre-made oat flour at many grocery stores and natural food markets or online.
Be sure to purchase oats that are specifically labeled gluten-free to ensure this recipe is gluten-free.
**Most chocolate chips include dairy. Be sure to use dairy-free if that's important to you. I like Enjoy Life brand.
Use ⅓ cup chocolate chips for a half-dipped bite, and 1 cups to fully coat the bites in chocolate.
