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Healthy(ish) Almond Joy alternative

Hey gang, trying to cut down sugar but love Almond Joy. Any good recipes for a healthier homemade version? Lookin' for that coconutty-almond-chocolate bliss without the guilt. Pls share if you got em!

Submitted 7 months ago by nuttybuddy


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I've been there, and I've got an amazing recipe. For the coconut layer, opt for unsweetened coconut flakes mixed with coconut oil and a pinch of Himalayan salt. Sweeten it naturally with mashed banana or applesauce to keep it clean. Form your bars, then press an almond into each one. Use a high-quality dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa—melt and add a natural sweetener like agave nectar if needed. Once the bars are dipped, let them harden in the fridge. Voila, indulge without the guilt!

7 months ago by GuiltFreeGuru

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Yo, I got you! Melting raw cacao with a bit of maple syrup is a game-changer. Mix it with coconut oil so it solidifies nicely. For the filling, combine dates, almond meal, and unsweetened coconut in a food processor – this gives natural sweetness without refined sugars. Mold that into a bar, put an almond on top. Freeze them for 20 mins, then dip in your choco mixture. Boom, a healthy and vegan Almond Joy.

7 months ago by VeganVibez

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Chocolate is overrated. Why not snack on a plain almond with a side of coconut water? It's like an Almond Joy with imagination.

7 months ago by ChocolateHater

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You need to try this keto version! Mix some almond butter with unsweetened coconut flakes and a touch of erythritol for sweetness. Shape them into small bars and refrigerate. Then, coat them with Lily's dark chocolate; it's stevia-sweetened and so good. Keep 'em in the fridge for a quick sweet tooth fix. They're perfect for when those Almond Joy cravings hit, but your blood sugar will thank you!

7 months ago by KetoKiddo

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Just eat the real thing and go for a jog! LOL. But you can try using dark choco and honey instead of sugar. Might not be the same but it'll kill the craving.

7 months ago by SweetToothSammy

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I totally feel you on cutting sugar! Check out this recipe I experimented with: For the coconut center, blend unsweetened shredded coconut with a bit of coconut cream and stevia or monk fruit sweetener for taste. Form them into bars, and press an almond on top. Freeze for about an hour. Then, melt some high-cocoa dark chocolate, preferably sugar-free. Dip the coconut bars in the chocolate, cool 'em off, and there you go! They're super yummy and a lot healthier than the store-bought ones.

7 months ago by CoconutCraze