Chocolate-Covered Coconut Bites
- 4 (1/4 To 1/2 Lb. Size) Medium Russet Potatoes, Peeled And Cut Into Quarters
- 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 3-1/2 teaspoons Coconut Oil (Or Use Butter If Desired), Divided
- 4 Tablespoons Coconut Or Other Milk, Divided
- 2 cups Organic Powdered Sugar
- 2-1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 15 drops Natural Food Coloring
- 12 ounces, weight Allergen-free Chocolate Chips, Chunks, Or Shavings
- Add potatoes to a medium saucepan and enough water to cover them. Add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover loosely and heat until potatoes are tender enough to break (about 15 minutes). Drain.
- Mash with a potato masher or fork. Add 3 teaspoons (or 1 tablespoon) coconut oil and 2 tablespoons milk gradually while mashing until potatoes are smooth. Cool in the fridge.
- Combine 1/3 cup of the mashed potatoes, powdered sugar, coconut flakes, vanilla, and coloring. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons milk until all ingredients are easily combined (you may need slightly less milk depending on consistency). Refrigerate overnight (this hydrates the coconut flakes).
- Roll into balls. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to re-harden.
- Melt chocolate and remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil together. Roll balls into chocolate. Garnish if desired. Refrigerate until hardened.
- Enjoy right away, store in the fridge, or freeze for later use.
potatoes, salt, coconut oil, coconut, sugar, unsweetened coconut flakes, vanilla, drops, chocolate chips
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/chocolate-covered-coconut-bites/ (may not work)