No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies
These simple but delicious cookies are reminiscent of the no-bake cookies you may have eaten as a child, but without the oatmeal. They’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing some of the health benefits of both cocoa and coconuts, as long as you’re sure to choose a low-sugar dark chocolate and unsweetened coconut.
Time to table: 30 minutes
Serves: 16
Healing Nutrient Spotlight: Source of iron and fiber
Ingredients*
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
* Choose organic ingredients for optimal nutrition.
Preparation
Place chocolate chips in top of double boiler or in a stainless steel or glass bowl that will fit on top of a saucepan of water. Heat the water to a slow simmer then place the chocolate chips in the container on top of the hot water. As the chips begin to melt, stir them rapidly to prevent the chocolate from burning. Lift the bowl off the pot of water and stir the coconut into the melted chocolate. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto an oiled cookie sheet and place into the refrigerator to set up. Makes 32 cookies, 2 per serving.
Nutrition
108 calories, 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 5 g sugar, 2 g fiber, .18 mg iron, 3 mg sodium.
