Chewy, tropical coconut wrapped in a smooth dark chocolate shell, these homemade chocolate coconut bars taste just like a classic Bounty or Mounds bar without any added sugar!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Flour-Free & Sugar-Free: Made with unsweetened coconut and zero-calorie sweetener for an ultra low-carb treat.
Simple 3-Ingredient Prep: Requires no baking and comes together with minimal effort.
Freezer-Friendly: Perfect to keep stored in the freezer for whenever a sweet craving hits.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Mixing Bowl: For binding the coconut mixture.
Baking Sheet & Parchment Paper: Keeps the bars from sticking while shaping and setting.
Microwave-Safe Bowl: For smoothly melting the dark chocolate coating.
Ingredients
2 cups Unsweetened shredded coconut (or unsweetened desiccated coconut)
1/3 cup Melted coconut oil (or thick unsweetened coconut cream)
3 to 4 tbsp Zero-calorie liquid sweetener (like Monkfruit, Erythritol syrup, or Stevia)
1 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips (like Lily’s)
1 tsp Coconut oil (optional, for smooth chocolate dipping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make Coconut Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, melted coconut oil (or coconut cream), and liquid sweetener. Stir until the mixture holds together when pressed firmly.
2. Shape Bars: Scoop tablespoonfuls of the coconut mixture and press firmly into compact, rectangular bar shapes with rounded edges. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Freeze Base: Transfer the coconut bars to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and solid.
4. Melt Chocolate: Microwave sugar-free dark chocolate chips and 1 tsp coconut oil in a bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and melted.
5. Dip & Coat: Remove coconut bars from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Tap off excess chocolate and return to the parchment paper.
6. Set & Enjoy: Refrigerate or freeze for 5 to 10 minutes until the chocolate shell sets completely crisp. Serve cool!
Chef’s Tips
Compact Firmly: Squeeze the coconut mixture tightly in your palms so the bars don’t crumble when dipped into the warm chocolate.
Cold Bars, Fast Shell: Dipping ice-cold frozen coconut bars makes the warm melted chocolate set almost instantly into a crisp shell!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Bar / 8 Bars Yield)
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: ~145 kcal
Protein: 1.5g
Net Carbs: ~2g
Fat: 14g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How should I store these bars?
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month!