Yes, you can use finely shredded
desiccated coconut too - just double the amount and use 2 tablespoons instead of just one tablespoon of coconut flour.
I also subbed half the ground almonds for
desiccated coconut too which worked a treat.
Not exact matches
I didn't even know what
desiccated coconut was until I came across your recipe... when I looked it up it says there is both sweetened and unsweetened and using the wrong one can be a huge mistake, either making the recipe
too sweet or
too bitter, so I want to make sure I order the right kind.
But really, the main difference between shredded
coconut and
desiccated coconut (and flaked
coconut,
too) is the shape of the
coconut.
Use unsweetened
desiccated coconut flakes for the cake, if you use sweet ones, the cake will be
too sweet.
Shape truffles out of the mixture (if the mixture is
too soft, you can put it in the fridge for 30 - 40 minutes until it hardens a bit, or add some more
desiccated coconut).
In a bowl, mix date paste with enough ground almonds and
desiccated coconut to obtain a dough that isn't
too sticky yet still holds together well.
Improvise — if they're
too wet, then add some dry ingredients (more oats,
desiccated coconut, cocao powder, etc) or put them in a low - temp oven for a while (e.g. 130C for 25 mins, then turn off and leave to dehydrate)...
In a food processor blend the dates,
desiccated coconut and salt, until you get a «dough» or until the mixture forms a ball (if it's
too dry, add 1 - 2 teaspoons
coconut oil to the dough).
(I don't recommend using
desiccated coconut because I find it
too dry and bland).