Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars Two Ways

These homemade chocolate coconut bars are the sweetest kind of throwback. This recipe makes two kinds — both start with a mounded coconut mixture, but one adds almonds for an extra touch of joy. Simple, satisfying and made with better-for-you ingredients, they’re candy done right.

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Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars Two Ways

Prep Time 20 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12 bars

Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients

Coconut mixture

• 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 4 Tbsp. agave nectar or honey
• 3 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
• 2 Tbsp. coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 6 raw almonds
• 2 drops almond extract
• 2 drops coconut extract

Bittersweet chocolate coating

• 1/2 cup Navitas Organics Bittersweet Cacao Wafers
• 1 tsp. coconut oil

Semi-sweet chocolate coating

• 1/2 cup Navitas Organics Semi-Sweet Cacao Wafers
• 1 tsp. coconut oil

Instructions

1. In mixing bowl, combine ingredients for coconut mixture and mix together thoroughly. (Note: Mixture should hold its shape when squeezed together. If it does not hold shape, add 1 Tbsp. sweetener or coconut oil until it resembles wet sand and sticks together.)
2. Divide coconut mixture into two bowls, one for almond candy and one for coconut candy. Add 2 drops of almond extract to one mixture and 2 drops of coconut extract to other mixture.
3. Use spoon or cookie scoop to portion out each mixture into 6 equal portions.
4. Shape each scoop into an oval and firmly press mixture together to hold its shape. Place each oval onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Press one raw almond on top of the 6 almond-flavored ovals.
5. Place coconut mounds in freezer at least 30 minutes prior to coating in melted chocolate.
6. Melt bittersweet cacao wafers and coconut oil in small bowl in microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Do not overheat. Repeat for semi-sweet wafers.
7. Using spoon, coat frozen coconut ovals in melted chocolate. Almond bars get coated in semi-sweet cacao wafers and coconut bars get coated in bittersweet cacao wafers.
8. Refrigerate bars for up to 7 days. Enjoy chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Coconut Candy Bars Two Ways

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 17g85%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 0.1mg0%

Sodium 54mg2%

Potassium 142mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.