The next time you make coconut oil candy, try this:)

Dottie · 04-30-2012, 09:49 AM

Mocha and sea salt coconut candy

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted but not hot
3T good quality cocoa powder
1tsp instant coffee powder
Sweetener of choice equal to 2T (or more if you like it sweeter)
Freshly ground sea salt or coarse ground sea salt

Dissolve the coffee into the coconut oil. Add the sweetener and stir that as well.
Add a pinch of the salt and the cocoa powder and stir or whisk until completely dissolved and smooth. Taste it at this point to make sure it's as sweet as you like.

Pour onto a plate or whatever that is lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate until it just starts to set, then sprinkle the sea salt over the top and very gently press to make it stick**, then refrigerate until it's hardened.
Break into pieces and enjoy!

**At this point you can score the candy into pieces if you like a more uniform size.

KeirasMom · 04-30-2012, 09:59 AM

That looks amazing!

mykidsteacher · 04-30-2012, 12:13 PM

Oh, yum!

Joyjoy · 04-30-2012, 12:15 PM

Omg, this looks good!

vilanteira · 04-30-2012, 12:36 PM

I seriously need to make this when I'm having hormonal cravings. Homemade sea salt coconut oil chocolate bars YUM!

Thanks for sharing Dottie!

buttoni · 04-30-2012, 12:45 PM

Well coffee has always enhanced my chocolate cakes, so I imagine it would do wonders for candy as well. I'll try it next batch. Thanks for the idea, Dottie!

mttemple4 · 04-30-2012, 06:10 PM

Great idea! I just love sea salt caramels and chocolate. Will definitely try this. Thanks!

babykinz · 04-30-2012, 07:00 PM

Sea Salt and chocolate , a winning combo, Maybe add some almonds. Yeah I need to make me some of that.

b_lou_who · 04-30-2012, 07:58 PM

Many years ago i loved a shake with not quite dissolving coffee crystals and chunks of hot fudge almost blended in ..that reminds me of it and sounds divine dottie

sunday · 05-01-2012, 11:30 AM

Thanks so much Dottie!!!

I

Coco Cocoa Crack!!!

sungoddess · 05-01-2012, 11:35 AM

Off to make this now. I made a version of this with pistachios added.

So good! I want to try this because it uses the cocoa instead of a chocolate bar. Thanks!

Dottie · 05-01-2012, 11:47 AM

I wonder if shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds would work in this. I'd love to add that nutritional boost

I know the cocoa roasted almonds, chopped, work really nicely in it

Maybe chia seeds kind of patted into the surface, too.

b_lou_who · 05-01-2012, 11:49 AM

pumpkin seeds, hulled hemp seeds, chia seeds
really, I think you could add small clumps of dirt

Dottie · 05-01-2012, 12:26 PM

haha

Kissa · 06-13-2012, 12:50 PM

Now you've got me wondering if this might get me past the coconut 'smell/taste'.

And I love chilli chocolate, chilli flakes and salt. Hmmmm.

Muffabuff · 06-14-2012, 01:17 PM

I don't make the candy but after reading all the recipes ( I love to bake) I wonder if adding a bit of cashew butter might not taste yummy!

PhoebeHerself · 06-14-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dottie

I wonder if shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds would work in this. I'd love to add that nutritional boost

I know the cocoa roasted almonds, chopped, work really nicely in it

Maybe chia seeds kind of patted into the surface, too.

Yup. A version with chia seeds came across my Facebook feed just this morning.

04-30-2012, 09:49 AM	#1
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	The next time you make coconut oil candy, try this:) Mocha and sea salt coconut candy 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted but not hot 3T good quality cocoa powder 1tsp instant coffee powder Sweetener of choice equal to 2T (or more if you like it sweeter) Freshly ground sea salt or coarse ground sea salt Dissolve the coffee into the coconut oil. Add the sweetener and stir that as well. Add a pinch of the salt and the cocoa powder and stir or whisk until completely dissolved and smooth. Taste it at this point to make sure it's as sweet as you like. Pour onto a plate or whatever that is lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until it just starts to set, then sprinkle the sea salt over the top and very gently press to make it stick, then refrigerate until it's hardened. Break into pieces and enjoy! At this point you can score the candy into pieces if you like a more uniform size. __________________ https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx <--FDA tracking tools http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ <--FDA nutritional counts http://www.thedailyplate.com/ <-- food and exercise tracking http://www.onlineconversion.com/ <-- cooking and other conversions Need to contact LCF? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/contact.html

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04-30-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
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vilanteira Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,068 Gallery: vilanteira Stats: in maintenance WOE: juddd/lower carb Start Date: low carb: 2008, juddd: 10/24/11	I seriously need to make this when I'm having hormonal cravings. Homemade sea salt coconut oil chocolate bars YUM! Thanks for sharing Dottie!

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buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,308 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	Well coffee has always enhanced my chocolate cakes, so I imagine it would do wonders for candy as well. I'll try it next batch. Thanks for the idea, Dottie!

04-30-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
mttemple4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 444 Gallery: mttemple4 WOE: Perfect Health Diet	Great idea! I just love sea salt caramels and chocolate. Will definitely try this. Thanks!

04-30-2012, 07:00 PM	#8
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05-01-2012, 11:30 AM	#10
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05-01-2012, 11:47 AM	#12
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I wonder if shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds would work in this. I'd love to add that nutritional boost I know the cocoa roasted almonds, chopped, work really nicely in it Maybe chia seeds kind of patted into the surface, too.

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05-01-2012, 12:26 PM	#14
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	haha

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06-14-2012, 01:17 PM	#16
Muffabuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 792 Gallery: Muffabuff Stats: 5ft tall start 143 now 116.5 WOE: LC / JUDDD. Started juddd 3/26/12 Start Date: 11/15/12	I don't make the candy but after reading all the recipes ( I love to bake) I wonder if adding a bit of cashew butter might not taste yummy!