I just spotted this recipe online, and made it for the boys: a big hit, and super easy. This would be a great snack after school, sure, and also a nice treat after a meal (for both big and little people; you don't have to share if you decide not to).
This is an easy recipe that kids can even make on their own.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites
A number of changes, but original recipe found on Shewearsmanyhats.com
Yield: 18 - 20
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (4oz) coconut oil 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 1/8 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut, lightly toasted
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup almond flour
Directions:
Heat a medium saucepan over low heat. Add coconut oil and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth and all coconut oil has melted. Remove from heat. (My coconut oil is already liquid, so I skipped the step to heat everything and just started mixing in a smallish bowl.) Whisk in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add toasted coconut, cinnamon and almond flour; stir until combined well. Cover mixture and place in refrigerate until firm enough to easily form balls, about 20 to 30 minutes. More chill time may be needed.
Line a plate with wax paper or baking parchment. Shape chilled coconut mixture into 1-inch balls (I used a small cookie scoop to make sure each one was the same size, and then rounded them in my hand. It’s a little messy but the kids might like to help.) Place on prepared surface. Chill in fridge at least another hour. If you’re in a hurry to eat them, put them in the freezer instead. Once they are fully hardened, you can store them in an airtight container for up to a week. Balls may also be frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.