Cocoa-Nut Macaroons

This is a healthfully indulgent recipe to seriously destroy and satisfy any chocolate craving :) 

* Perfect & fun recipe for kids to help make*

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1-2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened, finely shredded coconut

NOTE: For heartier flavor, substitute 1 cup of coconut for 1 cup of oats or almond meal / ground almonds.  Experiment as you wish... it is fun to be creative :) 

Preparation:

• Add olive oil, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, honey to pan and melt together over medium heat.
• Add vanilla, sea salt (sprinkle evenly), cinnamon and coconut to pan and continue to stir until evenly mixed.
• Scoop out teaspoon size balls when cool enough to handle; form balls or flatten into cookie shapes. 
• Cool and enjoy!

Serving Recommendations:

• Delicious with fresh berries and yogurt / frozen yogurt
• Also delicious while warm or slightly crisped in frying pan

Health Benefits of This Meal:

• olive oil
• honey
• coconut
• chocolate