Ingredients:
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
100g dark chocolate (for coating)
Instructions:
Blend the ingredients: Place the shredded coconut, honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender. Blend until it forms a sticky dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more coconut oil or honey.
Shape the mixture: Take spoonfuls of the coconut mixture and shape them into small bars or round balls using your hands. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze the bars: Place the shaped bars in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt the chocolate: While the coconut bars are freezing, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or microwave it in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
Coat the bars: Once the coconut bars are firm, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Place them back on the parchment paper.
Let them set: Allow the chocolate-covered bars to set by leaving them in the fridge or freezer for another 15-20 minutes, until the chocolate hardens.
Serve: Enjoy your homemade coconut chocolate bars whenever you need a quick dessert fix!
These bars are perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself. Let me know if you try them!
Coconut Chocolate Bars: A Simple and Delicious Treat
