Energy Bites & Bars
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Freezing the coconut filling completely solid before dipping it in chocolate is what keeps the layers distinct and clean-cut instead of the filling smearing into the chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup allulose or sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dairy-free dark chocolate (sugar-free), chopped
Method
- 1
Mix shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, allulose, and vanilla together until well combined.
- 2
Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- 3
Freeze the coconut filling completely solid, at least 1 hour — freezing it firm all the way through first is what keeps the layers distinct and clean-cut once dipped; a soft, only-chilled filling smears into the melted chocolate instead of holding its shape.
- 4
Once solid, lift out and slice into bars, then melt the chocolate and dip each bar to coat completely.
- 5
Return to the freezer for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens, then store in the fridge or freezer.