With only a few real-food ingredients, this gluten, egg, dairy, and refined sugar-free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Coconut Hearts are one candy you won’t mind indulging in.
I think I might have a sweet tooth.
Taking a look at my recipe index clearly depicts the tendencies of someone (slightly) obsessed with anything chocolate.
But you might be surprised to learn that as much as I love sweets, I’m not much of a candy fan. Reason being: it’s usually full of a few ingredients that I don’t appreciate:
- gobs of refined sugar (guaranteed to attack and compromise your immune system)
- GMO corn and/or soy
- flavors and colors produced in labs, not in nature
Thankfully for those of us with a sweet tooth, but who don’t want to wreck our immune systems, there are sweets like these easy and delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Coconut Hearts. They’re free of everything on my aforementioned list of no-nos and full of healthy sweetness!
Homemade Candy to the Rescue!
After going gluten-free, homemade candy became my go-to snack, replacing crackers and pretzels. My freezer is regularly stocked with Peanut Butter Chocolate Freezer Fudge, Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Truffles, or Chocolate Coconut Bars. And while snacking on candy might be an issue if you like M&Ms, I prefer to make my candies as healthy as possible, so that I can eat them guilt-free!
These beautiful little hearts are not only healthy enough for snacking, but they’re also sweet enough for a nice dessert! With simple, easy-to-find ingredients, they’re not a chore to whip up either (another one of my candy requirements).
Even though I made them in super-cute little heart molds (found here) for a fun Valentines-y treat, they can just as easily be made into little balls. And they don’t have to be made with strawberry jam, either – any jam will do!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry-Coconut Hearts
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Coconut Hearts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam I used Costco's organic
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
Chocolate Glaze
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- dash salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients and press into candy molds (heart shapes are cute) or shape into balls.
- Freeze until set, about one hour.
- Combine glaze ingredients over low heat until smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Dip frozen Strawberry Coconut Hearts into melted chocolate mixture until covered.
- Set on a plate and return to freezer for 15 minutes to solidify.
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Beautiful and very romantic <3
Thanks, Linda. 😉
Wow these are beautiful Raia! Such a fun treat for this time of year {or anytime … because, CHOCOLATE}. Pinned.
Haha! Exactly. 😉 Thanks for stopping by and pinning, Emily. 🙂
Oh man these sound really good – pinning!
Thank you, Tina! 🙂
These would be perfect for me to help with sugar cravings/crashes! The fat from the coconut and the chia seeds paired with something naturally sweet is something I have always tried to add to my smoothies. It keeps me going for hours. These would be such an easy and delicious way to do that on the go! Thanks for sharing <3
Thanks, Tash! I’m glad to share. I always love finding/coming up with nutritious and delicious treats. 🙂
Oh yummmmm!!! These look so good and like so much fun!
Thanks Megan! They are fun to make, and even more fun to eat! 😉
Oh my gosh – I want THAT! Thank you for the great recipe!
Haha! You’re very welcome, Renee. 😉
A mouthful of deliciousness!
Haha! Definitely, Anna! 😉
OMG! I looooove these! Such a great treat for Valentine’s Day! Great recipe Raia!
Thanks, so much Karen!
What a great homemade gift idea for Valentine’s Day!
Thank you, Sylvie. 😉
What a perfect V-Day treat! Love chocolate covered strawberries so these would be lovely!
Thanks, Rebecca! 🙂
these look so yummy! I love the combo of strawberry and coconut.
Thanks, Sarah! It is a delicious combo! 😉
These look so yummy! I want like a thousand of them!
Haha! You should, Elle! They’re easy enough. 😉
How cute are these?!? Perfect for Valentine’s day!
Aw, thanks, Jeanine! 🙂
What a fun Valentine’s Day treat!
Thank you, Amanda!