Chocolate & Coconut Fat Energy Bombs
Easy to make chocolate energy bombs made with coconut oil, coconut flakes and a hint of vanilla and nutmeg. High in fat and energy and low in sugar and carbohydrates, these energy bombs are great as an afternoon snack or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder or more according to your taste
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave or date, carob syrup, honey or regular icing sugar (fine powdered sugar) - add more to your liking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg optional (or other sweet spice of your choice)
- sea salt flakes optional (to sprinkle on the top of the chocolate bombs)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil and butter together in a small bowl. This can be done in a saucepan on the hob or in the microwave on a low heat.
- Add the shredded coconut flakes and the cocoa powder and mix all together.
- Stir in the maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice), vanilla extract and spice (if using) and mix everything until it's fully combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the flavour to your liking (add more spice, cocoa powder or maple syrup).
- Spoon the chocolate coconut mixture into the cupcake cases (paper or silicone - re-usable ones) about 1 large tablespoon into each.
- Top with extra coconut flakes and sea salt flakes.
- Leave to set in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until it's set.
- Keep in the fridge in a suitable storage box (layered in between greaseproof paper) and take out when needed.
- Eat within 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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