These Paleo Almond Butter Bonbons have become a staple in our home for a number of reasons. First and foremost, they are so yummy! But, I love that they are made with good wholesome ingredients and are so easy to make. The almond butter and coconut give it a feeling of substance and a source of energy rather than inhaling a bag of candy and feeling horrible afterward.
Shortly after adopting a Paleo lifestyle I was looking for something that the whole family would enjoy and fulfill the desire for something decadent. I found this recipe at Sugar-Free Mom and Paleo-ized it. I usually leave a few without any chocolate because my husband doesn’t like chocolate (I know it’s weird, but I love him anyway) and they are really satisfying even without it. However, for the rest of us “normal” people I dip them in chocolate. Keep them in the refrigerator, and pull them out only when you’re going to eat them or they will melt at room temperature.
Almond Butter Balls
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
Mix honey and almond butter thoroughly before adding coconut. Roll a spoonful by hand into a ball and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all the balls have been made, put in refrigerator for about 20 minutes to harden before dipping in chocolate.
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/4 cup 100% pure cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Melt all ingredients together on the LOWEST heat setting. All you want to do is melt the oil enough to mix the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. (During the summer months, if your coconut oil is already liquid, then you can mix the ingredients together in a bowl without any heat) Once mixed, immediately take it off the heat and put in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to thicken slightly.
Dip one ball at a time into the chocolate sauce, and place back on baking sheet. Refrigerate bonbons for another 10-15 minutes until chocolate is hardened. Keep refrigerated. Makes about 24.