Chocolate Coconut Bars
These no bake bars are decadent, soft, velvety, moist and crunchy. With just 5 ingredients you end up with this pile of chocolatey coconut tastiness. Now that’s something you can’t miss out on! Coconut and chocolate are historically tried and tested pairings that never let us down! A match made in heaven and joining these two in the same recipe is always pretty much a guarantee of success. Whatever the consistency, or however they are used, each of these two ingredients has always been a hit, but today's recipe for chocolate coconut bars take morishness to a whole new level! You too can create these coconut and chocolate bars: they are so simple to make, the perfect addition to any birthday buffet or if you wish to give a gift to someone this recipe is ideal, simply cut into smaller squares and place in a cellophane bag tied with a nice bow!This recipe is great for a party or family gathering. We all love “bar” style desserts for hosting in general, just prep and slice in advance for the easiest serving! Whatever occasion you make them for, I promise you they will get gobbled up.It only takes a few minutes to put them together and the combination of chocolate and coconut really just flows together so perfectly. They hit all the craving notes, sweet, a little salty, crunchy and chewy. This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do too. I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks.The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut is available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, sugar, butter, oil, flour, desiccated and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet. Coconut is a superstar food containing a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk. As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism too which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.This coconut bar recipe is perfect for the coconut lovers in your life. They are buttery, sweet and packed with as much coconut as I could get in there!Because it is made with 2 different layers, the look of this recipe is also very appealing, which makes it an interesting option to surprise guests or take to friends’ houses. It’s guaranteed that everyone will want to try this bar. They will ask you for the recipe.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.Line an 8 x 8” baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.When you are ready to make the bars, open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.Place coconut, coconut cream, honey and coconut oil into a food processer and process until a sticky dough forms.Scoop out into a bowl and fold in the ½ cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.Transfer mix to the lined pan or dish and press down evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Chocolate Topping
- Melt the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once chocolate chips are melted, pour over the top of the coconut mixture.Allow to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours or freezer to speed things up. Lift out bars using the parchment paper handles and cut into 16 or more squares depending on your preferred size.
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