weekends are for baking: coconut bites

1/3 cup sugar
100 grams unsweetened coconut, finely shredded
1/2 vanilla bean, cut in half and scraped
2 egg whites, from medium eggs
handful of chocolate chips, melted, optional

Combine sugar, coconut and scraped vanilla bean in a small bowl.  Add egg whites and mix until well combined.

Divide into ten portions, squeeze each until it is a small mass and shape into mountains.

Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 325 for approximately 15 minutes or until the coconut is lightly golden on top.

Let cool completely before topping with melted chocolate, if using.

Recipe from here.