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Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut…

Apr
11

I promised myself this week that I was going to get back on track with my health.  My eating, exercise and life have been, to be honest, COMPLETELY off.

On a quest for a healthier treat, I purchased a bag of dried young coconut from Costco.  When I looked at the nutritional information on the bag, I was floored.  Who knew that coconut was so low in sugar (1g) and packed with fiber (14g)?   I am hooked!  I decided to make a healthy version of an Almond Joy.  By simply combining dried young coconut, almonds and a 70% or higher dark chocolate (chopped or even semi-sweet chips), you have a satisfying healthy treat.

This treat has, depending on the type of chocolate you prefer, the following nutritional information:

20 grams of fiber  (Almond Joy -2 grams)

7 grams of sugar  (Almond Joy- 20 grams)

11 grams of protein  (Almond Joy -2 grams)

Using the following serving sizes, this little craving fighter has 10 whole food ingredients verses 30+ ingredients in an Almond Joy, whose ingredients include corn syrups, oils, and a whopping 20 grams of sugar!  This treat will leave you feeling satisfied and guiltless.

  •  1.5 oz of Philippine Brand coconut (roughly a heaping 1/3 cup)*These are chunks of coconut flesh NOT shredded coconut.
  • 1/4 cup Kirkland Signature dry roasted almonds
  • 4og  Lindt Excellence 85% chocolate bar (just shy of 1/2 jumbo sized chocolate bar).

Make some and feel “joy”ful about your snacking!