Recently I was planning an African-themed party, and I came across a recipe for a Somali snack by this name. The first version I tried was a little too sweet for me, and the consistency was all wrong for rolling into balls. I made some adjustments in the proportions, and this is the result. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened grated coconut (Optional)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2
Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled.
Step 3
Roll coconut mixture into bite-size balls. Pour 1/4 cup grated coconut into a bowl and roll balls in coconut until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
This tasty snack is gluten-free, but the almond meal could be switched out for flour (wheat, soy, whatever) if you can't eat nuts.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 280 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 24% |
Saturated Fat12g | 61% |
Sodium8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium7mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium116mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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