Healthy Homemade Almond Joys

Almond Joys were first introduced in 1946 by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company and have since become a popular candy bar in the United States.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Healthy Homemade Almond Joys

Cooking Method: Refrigeration Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 120 gram Almonds
• 120 gram Shredded Coconut
• 4 teaspoon Maple Syrup
• 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
• 200 gram Dark Chocolate
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend almonds until finely chopped. Add shredded coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pulse until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small rectangular bars and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Place the bars in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.
4. In the meantime, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
5. Remove the bars from the refrigerator and dip each one into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat all sides.
6. Return the coated bars to the baking sheet and refrigerate for another 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
7. Once the chocolate has hardened, the almond joys are ready to be enjoyed!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 9g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.