Healthy Chocolate Topped Coconut Mounds!

I'm a little obsessed with all things COCONUT right now! How about you?  I enjoy sprinkling it in my oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and power protein balls and bars. I loved this simple recipe because I had all of the ingredients right there in my cupboard, so whipping up a batch when you feel like a clean treat, is easy breezy. 

Coconut Mounds

Here is the easy recipe:

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tbsp water

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

Mix together and freeze on waxed paper covered tray. Wow, that was difficult. Once frozen, dip the tops in a combinations of 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1 tbsp cocoa powder and 1 tsp maple syrup. Put back in freezer to harden and store there. Now...practice moderation :)

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Coconut Cacao Nib Klondike Bar! (dairy-free, Paleo)

I'm saying this on screen....I probably shouldn't have made these bars...but I did! It's my son's graduation in 3 weeks and I borrowed a Roberto Cavalli dress from a friend that I don't want to just look good in...I want to look great! So, I decided to "dial it in" with my nutrition for the occasion. Sheeesh its hard!! My meals are not the problem, we enjoy eating healthy. The issue is the treats! I've got a hankering for the sweets. Anyway, I wanted to sub out the sugar for healthier options but these bars are just too dang good. It was really hard to have just one. Moderation is the key people, even when the recipe says CLEAN. Let me know what you think! 
*recipe revised from detoxinista

Vanilla Ice Cream Bar:

1 cup raw cashew pieces, soaked in water for 2 hours
1 cup water
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Extras:

2 tablespoon coconut mana

1/4 cup cacao nibs

Chocolate Coating:

5 tablespoons cocoa powder

5 tablespoons melted coconut oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions:

 Discard water that cashews had been soaking in. In a blender, combine the first 6 ingredients and blend until smooth.

Line a brownie pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Add in your cacao nibs and coconut mana.

 Pour that ice-creamy batter into pan and freeze for 4 hours. Slice bars. 

In a separate bowl, combine coating ingredients. Take each frozen slice and dunk it into the coating. Place back on pan and back into freezer to solidify. Store in freezer.

Try to eat just one:)