No Bake Samoa Bites (Printable)

Chewy coconut dates topped with almond butter caramel and dipped in dark chocolate.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup pitted dates
02 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tbsp cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Caramel Coconut Layer

06 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

→ Chocolate Coating

09 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 tsp coconut oil

# How To Cook:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling.
02 - Process dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the base mixture and press firmly into compact balls. Flatten slightly to create a stable base. Continue until all mixture is used.
04 - Whisk almond butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until completely smooth. Fold in toasted coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
05 - Top each base bite with a generous teaspoon of caramel coconut mixture. Press gently to secure the filling without damaging the base structure.
06 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
07 - Dip the bottom of each assembled bite into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to parchment-lined sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops for decorative finish.
08 - Refrigerate bites for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate coating is completely firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They satisfy that intense Samoa cookie craving in about 20 minutes flat
  • The date base makes them feel almost healthy despite being completely indulgent
  • You can keep them in the freezer for those emergency sweet attacks
02 -
  • Warm the dates in the microwave for 15 seconds if they are rock hard from sitting in your pantry
  • Really press the base mixture firmly or the bites will crumble when you try to dip them
  • The chocolate will seize if even a drop of water gets into it, so dry everything thoroughly
03 -
  • Toasting the coconut for the caramel layer is absolutely worth the extra 5 minutes
  • Use a cookie scoop for the base mixture to get perfectly uniform bites every time

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