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Stack of samoas cookie bites with coconut flakes on brown paper.

Samoas Cookie Bites

Samoas Cookie Bites are my answer to that caramel-coconut-chocolate craving… without turning on the oven or unwrapping a box of cookies. They’ve got that classic chewy coconut center, rich dark chocolate shell, and little drizzle on top — but they’re made with dates and almond butter instead.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: dates, samoas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 21
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pitted dates
  • 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder optional
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil divided
  • ½ cup almond butter softened (1 tablespoon for filling, remainder for topping)
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Instructions 

Make the Filling

  • Toast the coconut on a sheet pan at 375F for 5 minutes or until golden.
    1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Add pitted dates, shredded coconut, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1.5 tablespoon coconut oil, and flaxseed powder (if using) to a food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
    3 cups pitted dates, 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder, ½ cup almond butter

Melt the Chocolate

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips with ½ tablespoon coconut oil. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
    1 cup dark chocolate chips

Create the Base Layer

  • Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cavity of a silicone ice cube tray. Spread slightly to coat the bottom. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.

Add the Filling

  • Press a small portion of the date mixture into each cavity over the hardened chocolate base.

Add Almond Butter

  • Top each bite with a small dollop of almond butter.

Finish with Chocolate

  • Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the tops.

Chill

  • Refrigerate or freeze for 1–2 hours, or until completely firm. Remove from molds and enjoy. I love to store mine in the freezer.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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