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My family insists I make these chocolate coconut bars on a weekly basis. They’re thick, chewy, and made with 4 wholesome ingredients!
We adore a good dessert bar recipe, and if you do too, try my chocolate pecan pie bars, pumpkin blondies, or zucchini bars next!
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Chocolate and coconut is probably my family’s favorite flavor combination, which is why I’ve come up with so many chocolate and coconut recipes (hello, coconut clusters!).
Inspired by my chocolate coconut cookies, I wanted to make a bar version that’s a bit heavier on the chocolate. The result is a no-bake bar that’s firm yet gooey and naturally sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup.
Why I love this recipe
- No oven needed. All you need is the fridge and some patience…which will be well-rewarded!
- Wholesome ingredients. You won’t find any sweetened condensed milk in this recipe because it isn’t needed. Instead, I use healthy oils and maple syrup as my natural sweetener.
- The perfect texture. They’re soft yet firm, and the coconut filling is sweet, gooey, and smooth.
Key ingredients
- Shredded coconut. For the coconut filling. I used unsweetened coconut since we’re adding plenty of sweet ingredients already.
- Maple syrup. My preferred natural sweetener that gives the center its chewy bite and decadent flavor. Honey or agave nectar also works.
- Coconut oil. I add a little coconut oil to improve the texture. Optionally, you can also use butter.
- Water. This thins out the coconut mixture and helps it spread easily.
- Chocolate. To coat the bars. I used dark chocolate chips because I’m obsessed with Bounty bars, but you could use milk chocolate. To make vegan bars, use vegan chocolate chips.
How to make coconut chocolate bars
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep. Line a square pan with parchment paper.
Make the coconut filling. Combine all ingredients (minus the chocolate) and blend until smooth. Press the mixture into the pan and chill in the fridge until firm.
Slice. Once firm, slice the coconut into bars.
Add chocolate. Microwave the chocolate until melted. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate. Place them on a lined plate and chill until firm.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use a food processor. I tried mixing the coconut in a large bowl by hand, but I wasn’t able to get the right consistency. You want very fine coconut flakes, which is why a food processor or blender comes in handy.
- Work quickly when dipping the bars. The chocolate begins to set immediately, so you’ll want to move fast when dipping them and stir the chocolate in between each bar.
- Cut the sugar. Use my keto maple syrup and sugar-free chocolate chips.
Frequently asked questions
If you don’t want to use coconut oil, butter will work.
Chocolate Coconut Bars
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Ingredients
- 4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the shredded coconut, coconut oil, and maple syrup to a food processor and blend until everything is evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press down firmly. Refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
- Once firm, use a sharp knife to slice into bars.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt the chocolate. Moving quickly, dip each coconut bar in the melted chocolate until completely coated. Place them on a lined plate and refrigerate until the chocolate has firmed up.
Rich I’m a chocolate freak
My boys are gonna love this recipe 🤤
I have made these several times. Fast, easy and delicious! I love them.
I think your recipes are lovely well done 👍
All I had was sweetened coconut, so I used that instead and did not put any maple syrup in. Very simple to do and also very quick. I was trying to add more nutrients, so I added hemp seeds into the mix. I could not even taste them or feel them. Extra protein and omegas with your dessert!
We loved it so much. Thanks for this lovely treat and it was so nicely described as well.
Everything is so nicely described that really helped me lots. I am looking for more of such delicious ideas in future too.
A D D I C T I N G.
These were so easy to make and so delicious. I’m struggling not to eat them all. Will for sure be using this recipe in the future.
Quite good, and a nice treat, but the chocolate coating is too heavy to manage easily. What might be added to thin it out without losing the setting of the chocolate and keep it Keto?
Awesome way to get chocolate that taste good and no sugar !
Omg they all look so yummy, would love to eat everything!!! 😜🤪
Thank god I’ve never had problems with weight,
I just made these the other day and with 1 gram net carb you really can’t beat it. Thank you for the recipe!!
So welcome, Nikki!
Thanks!😁
So far , you have not disappointed. These are wonderful Keto treats & so simple!!
Thank you.
So welcome! 🙂
Amazing! My first batch is almost gone and tomorrow is Halloween. So, I had to make more. I use an 8″ square pan and cut them into 8 strips, then four bars from each. They are about the size of a ‘fun size’ candy bar. My first batch had very thick chocolate, so I added 2 Tbsp coconut oil to today’s batch. Much easier! Thank you for keeping my chocolate cravings on the healthy side! I use Bake Believe dark chocolate chips. Only $3.98 at my local Walmart. Big win!
What a bargain!!!