Coconut Vanilla Bean Dough Bites

By Jackie618

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup vanilla egg white protein (optional, replace with almond flour but this adds great flavor)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder (1-2 pods)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla ext
• 1 tbsp Lucuma Powder (optional)
• 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil, softened
• 2 tbsp coconut cream/butter, softened
• 3 tbsp liquid sweetener* (maple syrup, honey or coconut nectar)

Preparation

Step 1

Place the coconut, protein powder and vanilla beans into a food processor and blend until coconut reduces in size
Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until a dough forms
Using a small cookie scoop, place each dough bite onto dehydrator tray or onto a parchment lined cookie sheet
Dehydrate at 125 for 2-4 hours
Bake at 175 for 1-2 hours
Check the bites regularly to see if desired level of “doughiness” has been met