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Almond Joy Candies

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These easy no-bake Almond Joy Candies combine shredded coconut, dark chocolate, and whole almonds for a homemade treat that’s rich, satisfying, and low in sugar.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes + chilling time
  • Yield: 12 candies

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons canned coconut milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3.5 ounces dark or sugar-free chocolate
  • 24 whole almonds

Instructions

  1. Melt coconut oil and coconut milk together until smooth.
  2. Stir in sweetener, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and salt until well combined and thick.
  3. Shape mixture into 12 small bars or logs.
  4. Press 2 almonds into the top of each bar.
  5. Melt the chocolate until smooth and glossy.
  6. Drizzle or spread chocolate over the tops and sides of each candy.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer until chocolate is set.
  8. Flip the candies and coat the bottoms with remaining chocolate.
  9. Chill again until fully firm before serving.

Notes

  • Use almond extract for stronger nut flavor.
  • Substitute milk chocolate if preferred.
  • If mixture is too dry, add extra coconut milk 1 tsp at a time.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg