Dreamy Chocolate Coconut Bars - Pure Indulgence!
Indulge in these dreamy coconut bars, featuring creamy peanut butter, rich dark chocolate, and pure maple syrup for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/3 cup canned full fat coconut milk, using the cream only
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups unsweetened lightly toasted coconut flakes
- 12 ounces dark chocolate
- cocoa nibs, coconut, roasted nuts, dried fruits, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot, combine the maple syrup and coconut cream. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 8-10 minutes, or until thickened to a caramel-like sauce.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, stir in the toasted coconut flakes until evenly coated.
- Press the coconut mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Transfer the dish to the freezer and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Cut the frozen coconut base into 16 bars. Dip each bar into the melted dark chocolate, coating completely. Top with cocoa nibs, coconut, nuts, or dried fruits as desired.
- Let the chocolate set up, about 10 minutes. Keep stored in the fridge.
Notes
Allergens: Milk, Soybeans.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.