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!
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...
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
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
Nutrition
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!
Melanie
These are awesome! My kids like them too, so thank you for a lower sugar treat I can feed them. 🙂
Sammi
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 🙂
Haley @ Cheap Recipe Blog
Ooh, I happen to have all of these ingredients on hand - I'm going to give these a try! They look super good.
Sammi
Totally digging this new recipe, Lauren! The simplicity of it is awesome! Can't wait to make it for my family 🙂
Paula
These look fabulous! Is there a reasonable and healthy sub for rice syrup?
Lauren
Hi Paula,
Maple syrup should work well!
Bethany @ athletic avocado
I use coconut in so many of my recipes it''s almost ridiculous! These bars look amazing! Chocolate + coconut is such a winning combo 🙂
Lauren
Thanks Bethany! 🙂
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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!
Laura
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.
Lauren
Ooo, I'll have to peek at their brand!
Mickey
I assume the oven temperature is 350?
Lauren
Yes, sorry about that, I'll fix it now.