Chocolate Coconut Bars

4.98 from 36 votes

Sweet coconut surrounds a rich chocolate center in these no bake chocolate coconut bars. It’s no wonder the recipe is such a huge crowd pleaser!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond butter, chocolate, coconut, no bake

Servings: bars

3 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut (210g)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (60g), or stevia equal in sweetness to 1/4 cup
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or coconut butter (100g)
3 tbsp water or additional coconut oil, only if using stevia
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips (270g)
1/3 cup almond butter (80g) (optional)

*For seven fun flavor variations, see above.
1. Line the bottom of an eight inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Process the coconut, oil, sweetener, vanilla, and salt in a food processor until evenly mixed. (You can technically stir by hand, but I recommend adding two tbsp extra oil to avoid crumbly bars.)
3. Firmly press down about 2/3 of the blended coconut into the bottom of the pan.
4. Carefully melt the chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl. You can use the microwave (heat one minute, stir, then heat in 10 second increments and stir after each) or the double boiler method.
5. Stir the optional almond butter into the melted chocolate. Spread over the coconut layer.
6. Scatter remaining coconut on top of the chocolate layer. Then chill the chocolate coconut bars in the refrigerator or freezer until firm enough to slice into squares.
7. The recipe is fine to leave out in a cool room for a few hours. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in a covered container for up to one month.
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Want a coconut free version? Try these Chocolate Oatmeal Fudge Bars.