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Hello Spooktacular Beings,

       Happiest of all Hallows Eve to you, I hope this "Tina Talks Tuesday" blesses you with more treats than tricks. With that said, today I just want to wish you a safe, happy, healthy, fun filled Halloween & share a "healthy" treat recipe with you to try! 

Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars are much healthier and taste just as wonderful as the store-bought version. The coconut center is made with unsweetened shredded coconut, honey, and coconut oil to bind it together. With an almond on top and a chocolate coating, the candy bar is complete. A no-bake treat, these candy bars can be ready in thirty minutes time.

Almond Joy Candy Bars

Yields 1 dozen candy bars

1 cup (90 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly packed
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
12 (or more) whole almonds
4 ounces (110 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

In a food processor, process the shredded coconut, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until it forms a thick paste, about 2-3 minutes. Test the coconut to see if it holds together by squeezing it in your palm. If the coconut is still too loose, continue to process for 1-2 more minutes.

Drop the coconut mixture by the tablespoon onto a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper. Form each ball into a small rectangle by pressing it into formation. Press an almond on top of the coconut rectangles. Freeze the coconut for 15-30 minutes, or until solid.

Melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave in 15 second increments, stirring between each increment until the chocolate is smooth. Skewer each frozen candy bar onto a toothpick and dip into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess chocolate. Wait for the chocolate to dry before removing from the toothpick.

Serve immediately or store at room temperature for several days (if they last that long).

Enjoy! ***Click Post title for another "Trick-R-Treat"*** :D As always comments, suggestions, reviews, and "Hey there's" are welcomed and highly favored! <3 One Love! 

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