Dessert

Cocoa Coconut Bits is for Dessert.

Cocoa Coconut Bits takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cocoa Coconut Bits takes 20 minutes to cook.

Cocoa Coconut Bits makes 20 servings.

The ingredients for Cocoa Coconut Bits are:

1 1/2 cups dried, unsweetened coconut (sometimes tough to find at markets, easy to get online)
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup grade b maple syrup
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Here is how you make Cocoa Coconut Bits:

In a mixing bowl. Combine the coconut, cocoa powder and rolled oats together. Stir in the maple, coconut oil, vanilla and optional dash of cinnamon. Mix to coat everything evenly. Set in the fridge for 20 minutes.Preheat the oven to 215'.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a mini scooper or your hands, make 1 inch balls and set them on the baking tray (they don't spread, ample space between is not important). Bake them on the middle rack for 20 minutes. Remove to cool.Serving Size: makes 20 1inch bitsNumber of Servings: 20Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MS.BOO.

The nutritional information for Cocoa Coconut Bits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 20
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 78.8

• Total Fat: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 2.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 0.8 g