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Dark Chocolate Dragon Fruit Coconut Treats

Delicious Dark Chocolate Dragon Fruit Coconut Treats Recipe

Enjoy these guilt-free Dark Chocolate Dragon Fruit Coconut Treats that blend tropical sweetness with rich chocolate flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 treats
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Consider using finely shredded almond or cashew flour for a nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Cubes Feel free to swap with mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup make great alternatives.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt You can replace it with Himalayan pink salt or kosher salt.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70-72%) Milk chocolate can be used if you're looking for added sweetness.
Optional for Coloring
  • 1 tablespoon Beet Juice Pomegranate juice makes a lovely alternative if you're out of beet juice.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Loaf Pan
  • Double Boiler
  • parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough by lining a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine unsweetened shredded coconut, pitaya cubes, maple syrup, and sea salt. Blend until it forms a cohesive dough, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Fold in a splash of beet juice before transferring the mixture to the prepared pan.
  3. Press the dough firmly into the lined loaf pan to create an even layer. For bite-sized pieces, shape into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
  4. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler over low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure it melts evenly, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Once melted, cut the chilled mixture into bite-sized bars. Dip each piece into the melted chocolate, ensuring each treat is fully coated before placing back onto the parchment paper.
  6. Allow the dipped treats to set at room temperature for about 15 minutes or refrigerate for about 10 minutes until chocolate feels hard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treatCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Keep the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.

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