Almond Coconut Truffle Bites

Servings: 18
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

• 1/2 cup liquified coconut oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 8 tablespoons sweetener of choice, divided
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds

Combine coconut oil, cocoa, and sweetener in a small bowl. Leave on the counter to stay in liquid form.

In a mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, coconut, nuts, and remaining 4 tablespoons sweetener. Mix well.

Form cream cheese mixture into tablespoon-sized balls on a sheet of waxed paper or in a muffin tin; freeze for 30 minutes or until slightly hardened.

Remove from freezer and drizzle balls with chocolate.

Store in freezer; these are wonderful served cold. Makes approximately 1 1/2 dozen balls.

Recipe submitted by Melissa, Tyler, TX
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2013/11/22/almond-coconut-truffle-bites