Description
Sugar-Free Chocolate Coconut Bars are rich, chewy coconut treats coated in smooth chocolate, offering a low-carb, keto-friendly dessert with a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped sugar-free chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for chocolate coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour and spread melted chocolate evenly over the coconut layer.
- Return to freezer for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Remove from pan and cut into 10–12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Press the coconut mixture firmly for better structure.
- Use powdered sweetener for a smoother texture.
- Let bars sit at room temperature briefly before eating for best texture.
- Keep refrigerated to prevent chocolate from melting.
- Can customize with nuts or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
