Chocolate coconut squares
Moist and soft sponge cake bites that we all know and love. With the recipe below, you can make larger or smaller sponge cubes, which are then dipped in dark chocolate and coated with coconut. If you like, you can spread a layer of fruit or chocolate spread (without added sugar) between the layers, adding a new delicious dimension and turning them into an excellent dessert. These chocolate coconut squares are gluten-free, grain-free, and contain no added sugar, making them perfect for those avoiding sugar and carbohydrates (LCHF/KETO, Low Carb, diabetics, celiac patients…).
INGREDIENTS
For the sponge cake:
- 6 eggs
- 6 tablespoons of defatted almond flour Live & love
- 6 tablespoons of erythritol with stevia Live & love
- 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
- 1 packet of cream of tartar (or baking powder)
- ½ vanilla pod or vanilla flavoring
For the filling:
A few tablespoons of hazelnut spread without added sugar Live & love
For the coating and topping:
- 250 g of dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 250 g of grated coconut (coarse coconut flour)
METHOD
Separate the eggs. First, whip the egg whites until stiff, then beat the yolks separately with the sweetener and vanilla. Add the almond flour with baking powder and 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt. Gently fold in the egg whites.
Pour the mixture into a small rectangular baking tray (mine measures 30×20 cm), lined with baking paper.
Bake for about 25 minutes at 170°C (depends on the oven and thickness of the batter). Check with a toothpick towards the end — if it comes out dry, the sponge cake is done.
Let it cool and, if desired, spread a layer of filling, cream, or sugar-free fruit spread between the two layers of sponge cake. Cut into cubes of your preferred size.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (place a bowl over a pot of boiling water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water) and slowly melt the chocolate. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to make the chocolate thinner and easier to coat.
Sprinkle the coconut on a plate — don’t use it all at once because it quickly gets messy with chocolate, and the cubes won’t look nice. Add it as needed.
Dip the sponge cubes into the chocolate using a fork, then roll them in the coconut.
You can watch the preparation video in the Challenge Kitchen show.
Enjoy your treat!
MY TIPS
- If you replace the erythritol with stevia blend with regular erythritol, you’ll need to adjust or increase the amount of sweetener accordingly. Erythritol with stevia is about 25% sweeter than regular erythritol. The Live & Love erythritol with stevia doesn’t have a ‘cold’ aftertaste, which may occur with regular erythritol from other brands.





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