No Bake Samoa Bites (Printable)

Chocolate-dipped treats featuring caramel, coconut, and dates for a naturally sweet dessert

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - In a food processor, blend dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt until the mixture becomes sticky and crumbly.
03 - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and press firmly into a compact ball. Flatten slightly. Repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - In a small bowl, mix almond butter and maple syrup until smooth. Stir in toasted coconut until evenly combined.
05 - Top each base bite with a heaping teaspoon of the caramel coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and fully combined.
07 - Dip the bottom of each bite into melted chocolate and place back on parchment. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required so you can make them anytime even in summer heat
  • They actually taste better than the cookie store version
  • Ready in 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Warm the dates in the microwave for 15 seconds if they are too hard to blend
  • The base mixture should hold together when squeezed before shaping into balls
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly but remain pourable for the best coating consistency
03 -
  • Chill the assembled bites for 15 minutes before dipping to help the chocolate set faster
  • Use a fork to lift dipped bites from the chocolate for clean lines and less mess

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