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Homemade Paleo Almond Joy

This recipe has sweet coconut, delicious almonds, and a silky chocolate coating. The end result tastes like an elevated version of the ones you buy at the store, without any questionable ingredients.
Servings: 25 mini bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut butter melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 - 8 ounce package unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 50 raw almonds
  • 18 ounces semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon of palm shortening

Instructions

  • Toast almonds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread almonds onto a baking sheet and toast for 10 mins. Remove from oven and set aside. Toast some extra to account for the ones, you'll be munching on during the cooking process. ;)
  • Melt coconut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Then add honey, vanilla and salt. Whisk together.
  • Stir in the coconut. The mixture will be thick.
  • Line a glass baking dish that is approximately 7 x 11 with parchment paper. I use this 2 quart oblong one from Pyrex. Place the mixture in there. Then, use the back of a spoon to pack it in there tight. Now, line the coconut mixture with your roasted almonds. Press them down in there.
  • Place mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes. This really helps it bind and makes it much easier to work with.
  • While your mixture is in the freezer, melt your chocolate chips and palm shortening in a double-boiler.
  • If you don't have one, you can place 2 inches of water in a medium pot and bring the water to a boil. Place chocolate chips and palm shortening in a heat proof bowl and place the bowl in the pot. Stir the chocolate as it melts.
  • Once the chocolate melts, turn off the stove, but keep the bowl of chocolate over the hot water.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Remove the candy from the freezer. Use a sharp knife to cut your logs. I like to make longer logs with 2 almonds in each. Place one log on a fork and roll it into the chocolate, so all sides are covered. This is a messy process & takes a few tries, before you get the hang of it.
  • Place covered chocolates on lined baking sheet.
  • Place baking sheet in fridge for 1 hour, to let the candy harden.
  • Store chocolate in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Notes

Links to my favorites: coconut butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, unsweetened shredded coconut, semi-sweet dark chocolate chips (the brand linked here is dairy and soy free), palm shortening