Description
Coconut Pineapple Bites are a tropical treat that combines the juicy sweetness of fresh pineapple with the rich crunch of unsweetened shredded coconut. Dipped in dark chocolate and optionally spiced with a hint of chili powder, these bites are perfect for any occasion, whether served as a refreshing snack at summer gatherings or a delightful dessert at family celebrations. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they promise to transport you to sunlit beaches with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and tools, including a mixing bowl and lined baking sheet.
- Dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple cubes with honey or maple syrup until well-coated.
- Roll each cube in shredded coconut until fully covered.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each coconut-coated pineapple piece and sprinkle with chili powder if desired.
- Refrigerate on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg