Chocolate Coconut Bars
These chocolate coconut bars are similar to a coconut macaroon, except this batter has extra egg whites that result in a more cake-like texture. They are also topped with a yummy chocolate icing. The recipe is easy to make and budget friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites, (save the egg yolks for homemade mayo)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raw honey or more
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, fine
Icing
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate ~ adjust for desired sweetness)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 4 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (a.k.a. a loaf pan) baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, using a mixing machine, whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
- Add honey and vanilla and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Add cocoa powder and salt and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded coconut. Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted in the middle and comes out without any batter.
- Allow the bars to cool before spreading with icing.
Icing
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small pot on low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips have melted.
- Spread over the cooled bars. Place the bars in the fridge to firm.
- Cut into 8 squares. The bars are slightly delicate so be careful cutting them. Store the bars in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0g
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