Are you craving a sweet treat that is satisfying, delicious and yet not loaded with added sugar? These paleo Chocolate Coconut Haystacks are the perfect choice!
With just two ingredients, these chocolate haystacks are a crunchy, decadent dessert.
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Haystacks
Chocolate coconut haystacks are so easy to make. You don’t even need a double boiler to melt the chocolate!
Simply quick tempered the chocolate in the microwave using these easy-to-follow steps.
With just two ingredients, these toasted pecan chocolate haystacks are a quick and easy dessert that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Depending on the chocolate you choose, these chocolate haystacks can also be paleo, vegan, and keto friendly!
Choosing a Healthier Dark Chocolate
I use 72% dark chocolate for all of my baking and desserts. Trader Joe’s sells a 72% dark chocolate that is delicious and reasonably priced. However, the TJ’s dark chocolate is sweetened with refined sugar, and is therefore not paleo.
Thrive Market also sells a good paleo 72% dark chocolate sweetened with coconut sugar.
Please note that I am not compensated by either Trader Joe’s or Thrive Market for these recommendations. I am simply sharing recommendations for products that I choose to purchase.
Chocolate Coconut Haystack Recipe
Dark Chocolate Coconut Haystacks
Full of crunchy toasted coconut and dark chocolate, these chocolate coconut haystacks are a delicious and satisfying healthier treat. Plus they are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate, I prefer 72% dark chocolate
- 100 grams coconut flakes, unsweetened
Instructions
Toast Coconut
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Evenly distribute coconut flakes on baking sheet and toast in oven for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool
Quick Temper Chocolate
- Chop chocolate into small chunks, transfer all but the smallest crumbs/pieces to a glass bowl
- Melt chocolate in microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until mostly melted
- Continue to stir chocolate until completely melted and cool to touch
- Add chocolate crumbs to melted chocolate, stir to incorporate
Make Chocolate Coconut Haystacks
- Add cooled toasted coconut flakes to tempered chocolate. Stir until the coconut is fully coated with chocolate
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of the chocolate and coconut mixture onto parchment paper to set
- Once set, serve or store in an air-tight container for up to one week
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information calculated by Nutritionix
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Hope
Sunday 10th of February 2019
These look like the perfect easy treat! Love how they only contain 2 ingredients!
Meredith
Monday 11th of February 2019
Thanks Hope! These are the ultimate last-minute "healthy" dessert! Super satisfying with crunchy coconut and creamy chocolate... I hope you love them as much as we do!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
Saturday 9th of February 2019
I love how simple and easy these are but I know I would be so addicted to them!
Meredith
Monday 11th of February 2019
Thanks Kari - I hope you love them too! They are definitely addictive!!!
linda spiker
Friday 8th of February 2019
Two of my all time faves together! Yum!
ChihYu
Thursday 7th of February 2019
I'd totally make this! They look crunchy and chocolatey delicious!
Megan Stevens
Thursday 7th of February 2019
Love the two ingredient dessert concept!! These look lovely!