Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bites (sugar free option)

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Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bites (sugar free option)

Ingredients:

1/3 cup full-fat, canned coconut milk

16 ounces dark chocolate (80% cacao)

1/4 cup coconut oil

2 large eggs, beaten

2 cups coconut sugar

1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour

1 3/4 cups cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (gluten-free)

2 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the coconut milk for 3 minutes. Add the chocolate and fat to the pan while stirring. Continue stirring and heating the mixture for 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the eggs and stir for 1 minute.

Put the saucepan back on the burner, still over medium heat, and add the coconut sugar, almond flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Stir the mixture well for 2 minutes and then remove from the heat. Let the chocolate mixture cool for 15 minutes.

Form the chocolate mixture into 1-by-2-inch rectangles with your hands and then cover them liberally with chopped pecans. Place the squares on a platter and let them chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

For a lower carb option:  Use unsweetened baking chocolate with 100% cacao instead of 80%. Use 2 teaspoons stevia extract in place of the coconut sugar. Add 2 eggs and 1/3 cup coconut milk. Source