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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bars

    Published: Jan 9, 2017 · Modified: Jun 5, 2017 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Soft and cake-like coconut chocolate chunk bars made from coconut flour, coconut oil, eggs, and brown rice syrup. A perfect low sugar treat for kids and adults!

    Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bars

    I used to loathe coconut.

    The texture, the smell, the taste were all incredibly off-putting to me.

    That me would not recognize the current coconut-crazed individual I've morphed into.

    Many a-coconut product abound in my home.

    Coconut oil, coconut butter, coconut shreds, big and small, coconut flour...if it's true that you are what you eat...

    Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bars

    I'm waiting for the inevitable FDA PSA that coconut is actually bad for you, and that it causes high cholesterol, low platelets, cancer, elliptical pupils, or any of the like.

    It seems that's the unavoidable destination for most health crazes.

    Until then, however, I will continue to partake of its buttery goodness.

    These bars are the perfect vehicle for the flour. I make these on days I'm in search of a good grain-free treat!

    They're very satisfying and filling, as they boast good amounts of both fat and protein. They're also delicious!

    I brought these to a play date this weekend, and all but one of the kids gobbled them up. A pretty good sign, I think!

    I typically top them with a combination of dark and unsweetened chocolate bars and infuse them with good amounts of cinnamon and vanilla. This all lends to flavor and sweetness, without having to add too much actual sweetener. Try them, they're pretty irresistible!

    Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bars
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    Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bars

    Soft and cake-like coconut chocolate chunk bars made from coconut flour, coconut oil, eggs, and brown rice syrup. A perfect low sugar treat for kids and adults!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time28 mins
    Total Time38 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Cake
    Servings: 8 bars
    Calories: 120kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ c . coconut flour , measured correctly (see Notes)
    • ½ t . baking powder
    • ¼ t . sea salt
    • ½ t . cinnamon
    • ⅛ t . powdered stevia extract , optional
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ c . coconut oil , melted
    • 2 T . brown rice syrup
    • ¼ c . water
    • ¼ c . milk of your choice
    • 1 T . vanilla
    • 2-3 T . chopped dark or unsweetened chocolate (more or less, as desired)

    Instructions

    • It's important to begin with ROOM TEMPERATURE ingredients!
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and stevia, if using.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, oil, syrup, water, milk, and vanilla.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
    • Let the batter sit for a moment so that the coconut flour can absorb the liquid.
    • Pour the batter into a well-oiled loaf pan.
    • Top with the chocolate.
    • Bake 24-28 minutes, until the top is set (not jiggly) and the sides are golden brown.
    • Cool 10 minutes.
    • Cut and enjoy!

    Notes

    Fat: 9.3 g Carbs: 7.4 g Sugar: 5.6 g Protein: 2 g; WW SmartPoints: 6; Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk and three tablespoons of chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal

    Notes:

    Adapted from this recipe

    Again, ROOM TEMPERATURE ingredients are important in this recipe.

    This is how to correctly measure flour. This is especially important when you're dealing with coconut flour, as it is highly absorbable.

    Walnuts and/or coconut shreds would both be nice additions to these!

    If you make this or any of my recipes, please comment and let me know how you like them! If you share a picture on Instagram, please tag me {@laurengoslin} so I can see. Thank you!

     

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    Comments

    1. Melanie

      June 05, 2017 at 10:48 am

      These are awesome! My kids like them too, so thank you for a lower sugar treat I can feed them. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Sammi

      January 26, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      I just made these for an after-school snack and they were a hit! We will even have enough left over for tomorrow... or dessert tonight!! Thanks for the delicious and simple recipe, Lauren 🙂

      Reply
    3. Haley @ Cheap Recipe Blog

      January 25, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Ooh, I happen to have all of these ingredients on hand - I'm going to give these a try! They look super good.

      Reply
    4. Sammi

      January 13, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Totally digging this new recipe, Lauren! The simplicity of it is awesome! Can't wait to make it for my family 🙂

      Reply
    5. Paula

      January 11, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      These look fabulous! Is there a reasonable and healthy sub for rice syrup?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm

        Hi Paula,

        Maple syrup should work well!

        Reply
    6. Bethany @ athletic avocado

      January 11, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      I use coconut in so many of my recipes it''s almost ridiculous! These bars look amazing! Chocolate + coconut is such a winning combo 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 11, 2017 at 6:34 pm

        Thanks Bethany! 🙂

        Reply
    7. AZ@...And a Dash of Cinnamon

      January 09, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      I used to not like coconut either, but technically that is still true in a way. I was only exposed to the sweetened variety and I really didn't and still don't like that. Natural or unsweetened? Oh man I love the stuff!

      Reply
    8. Laura

      January 09, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      I'm like you with coconut. Used to despise it but now love it. The brand Wilderness Family Naturals changed my mind. Their coconut flakes are amazing!

      Thanks for sharing your recipe, kid-approved bars are always good.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 10, 2017 at 1:23 pm

        Ooo, I'll have to peek at their brand!

        Reply
    9. Mickey

      January 09, 2017 at 8:16 am

      I assume the oven temperature is 350?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 09, 2017 at 1:34 pm

        Yes, sorry about that, I'll fix it now.

        Reply

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