Coconut Candy (Sugar-Free)
A naturally sweet and chewy coconut treat, perfect for a healthy snack. Sweetened with dates to avoid refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Dates
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
- 2Drain the dates and blend them with 1/4 cup of fresh water until smooth.
- 3In a saucepan, combine the blended dates, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.
- 4Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to stick together.
- 5Lightly grease a baking sheet with coconut oil.
- 6Pour the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- 7Let it cool completely, then cut into squares or desired shapes.
- 8Store in an airtight container.
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