Honey Bombs
DAIRY
FREE
NUT
FREE
These little dessert balls of honey and coconut are subtly sweet and rich in healthy saturated fats. They’re fun and easy to make, even for kids.
| Prep Time 10 minutes |
Makes 16 pieces |
Serving Size 2 pieces |
INGREDIENTS
1½ cups coconut butter (also called coconut cream)
¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup coconut flour
¼ cup raw honey
METHOD
1 In a medium bowl, and using a firm spatula, combine coconut butter, flaked coconut, coconut flour, and honey.
2 Form mixture into 1-tablespoon “bombs,” rolling them between your hands into ball shapes.
3 Refrigerate tightly covered for up to 3 months, or freeze for up 6 months.
“To make your own coconut flour, pulse ¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut in a food processor fitted with a metal chopping blade until it reaches the consistency of flour.”
Variation
Chocolate Honey Bombs
Combine ¼ cup cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon honey, form into balls, and proceed as described. Be sure you’ve had 6 months free of digestive symptoms before attempting to reintroduce cocoa because it can cause digestive distress.