Coconut Fudge Balls
December 8, 2010
Early Spanish explorers named the tropical island coconut after the animal it resembled. Coco means "monkey face."
Did you know that the coconut provides a nutritious (and delicious!) source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals? It is one of those "functional foods" I’ve talked about in previous blogs.
Coconut oil has a bad reputation of being a “bad” fat, but in reality it is not. Coconut oil is saturated, but it does not contain trans fats.
Many Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be a treatment for many illnesses. The coconut palm has been highly valued through out history and is often called "The Tree of Life."
In my opinion, chocolate and coconut taste great together. Enjoy this recipe and share with family and friends during the holiday season!
| Coconut Fudge Balls • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped • 2/3 cup evaporated milk • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar • 1 cup chopped nuts • 7 ounces or more coconut, dried and sweetened Melt chocolate then continue to heat on low setting and slowly add milk. Mix well. Stir in sugar and nuts. Chill 1/2 hour. Roll into balls. Roll balls in the coconut. Chill and serve. |
Enjoy!
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