Description
These 3 ingredient coconut bars are super simple to whip up when your sweet tooth calls, and they deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup keto maple syrup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Optional Garnishes:
- Sugar-free dark chocolate
- Lemon zest
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Grab an 8×8-inch baking dish and line the bottom completely with parchment paper, ensuring your edges are smooth and covered.
- Toss the 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut into a food processor. Pulse for precisely 12 minutes until the coconut becomes slightly sticky and starts to clump together.
- Pour your ½ cup melted coconut oil and ¼ cup keto maple syrup directly into the food processor. Blend for 30-45 seconds until the mixture looks completely uniform and well incorporated.
- Transfer the coconut mixture into your prepared pan. Use clean hands or a spatula to press the mixture down firmly, creating an absolutely even layer that reaches all corners.
- Place the pan in the freezer for exactly 25 minutes at 0°F, which will help the bars set perfectly and become sliceable.
- Remove from freezer and slice into 8-10 rectangular bars using a sharp knife. Cut with steady, confident strokes to maintain clean edges.
- Store your bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Blend coconut thoroughly to release natural oils and create a sticky, cohesive texture that helps bars hold together perfectly.
- For a lower sugar option, swap traditional sweetener with monk fruit or stevia to keep the recipe diabetes-friendly and low-carb.
- Use fresh, high-quality shredded coconut for the best flavor and ensure your food processor is powerful enough to break down the coconut completely.
- Experiment with optional mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts to add extra crunch and personalize your coconut bars.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 48 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg