This copycat Chocolate Mounds Candy recipe is based on the popular Hersey’s Mounds Bar. Five ingredients are all it takes to make the candy bar classic. It’s not exactly a copycat in looks, but definitely in taste. Easy and perfect – they may become your newest candy obsession!
This ‘healthified’ recipe is a healthy spin and an excellent replacement for the classic candy bar. They have a shredded coconut and yogurt cream filling that’s shaped, chilled and then coated in chocolate.
If you like coconut, you’re in luck.
Coconut candy, or homemade Mounds two-bite bars are always a crowd pleaser at a pot luck dinner or family gathering. They also make perfect gifts when wrapped up in small boxes or baggies and adorned in some ribbon or bows!
Today’s homemade version calls for just five wholesome, real-food ingredients and the flavor is phenomenal! They can hold their own against the classic, with the same beloved rich chocolate shell and sweet coconut filling. Coconut is one of my favorite baking ingredients and I love any coconut flavored dessert.
Do you know what ingredients are in a conventional Mounds candy bar? Here is the ingredient list.
“Corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate (chocolate, sugar, milk fat, lecithin (soy), PGPR, vanillin, artificial flavor, milk), coconut, sugar, contains 2% or less of: salt, hydrolyzed milk protein, sodium metabisulfite”
Basically ultra processed sugar and shelf-stable preservatives. Nothing nutritious! This is why making candy bars at home is a much better option with just a few way healthier ingredients. This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do. 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, butter, oil, flour and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.
Coconut contains 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 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.
People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.
Hence these no-bake coconut filled bars are both low-carb and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar making them a perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.
One little mounds bar makes me happy in an instant. It’s soft and chewy and you are going to love this superfood candy.This recipe is a simple and delicious way to incorporate the amazing health benefits of coconut into your lifestyle, as its bursting with nutrition and good stuff.
My family love them so much, but I’m afraid they won’t make it to the freezer. I had better make a double batch and get them in the freezer before they are all gone.
The old smoke and mirrors trick. That should work. 😊
Healthier Chocolate Mounds Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, coconut and protein powder in a small bowl until well combined. With wet hands, take a small handful of coconut mixture and roll into 6-8 log shapes (or balls). Press down onto parchment paper to create a slightly flattened and rounded oblong shape. Repeat with the rest of the coconut shreds with oblong shapes of your preferred size.Freeze until firm and then coat with melted chocolate.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave 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.Remove the bars and after checking they are firm and set, use 2 forks to hold each bar and dip into the melted chocolate, then place on a rack to dry. Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and coat with a spoon allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.Drizzle any excess chocolate over the bars then place back in the fridge to set.Place the bars in an airtight container or baggie and keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.These copycat mounds bars must be kept in the fridge or freezer. They will not keep at room temperature like a conventional candy bar.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
