How long does it take to make homemade mounds bars?

You'll only need about 10-15 minutes to actually make the bars, however, you'll also need about 90 minutes of chilling time. The total time required is about 1:45 hours.

Can I use sweetened coconut flakes for homemade mounds bars?

Yes, you can use sweetened coconut flakes for homemade Mounds bars. However, you may need to adjust the amount of maple syrup to account for the added sweetness, or you may not need it at all.

Are homemade Mounds bars healthier than store-bought ones?

It depends on your version of healthy but making your own can be a healthier option because you have control of the ingredients used. This recipe uses maple syrup as a natural sweetener and dark chocolate for a lower sugar option. It's also dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free. The ingredients of store-bought Mounds bars are corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate, lecithin, milk, coconut sugar, salt, hydrolyzed milk protein and sodium metabisulfite (not vegan-friendly or dairy-free).

Homemade Mounds Bar Recipe

Name: Homemade Mounds Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (213 g) loosely packed unsweetened shredded coconut; ½ cup (118 mL) coconut milk; 2 tbsp (30 g) melted and cooled coconut oil; ¼ cup (72 g) maple syrup; 1 cup (150 g) dark chocolate chips

Description

Indulge in this homemade copycat version of the classic Mounds bar, featuring a creamy coconut filling wrapped in rich dark chocolate.

Ingredients

3 cups (213 g) loosely packed unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup (118 mL) coconut milk
2 tbsp (30 g) melted and cooled coconut oil
¼ cup (72 g) maple syrup
1 cup (150 g) dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare: Line a 9×5-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Blend Coconut Mixture: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine all of the ingredients except chocolate chips. Pulse until the coconut is well broken up and the mixture starts to become like a paste. This may take a few minutes.
Press Bars into Pan: Spread coconut mixture in the lined baking pan and firmly press down into an even layer. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm.
Melt Chocolate: After at least 1 hour, remove the baking pan from the freezer and let sit to thaw for a couple of minutes while you melt the chocolate chips. To melt chocolate chips, place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments until all chips are melted, stirring in between increments. Alternatively, use a double boiler or heatproof bowl placed over a small bot of boiling water to melt the chocolate.
Slice Bars: Remove parchment paper with coconut mixture inside from the baking pan. Cut the sheet into 16 bars and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Coat Bars in Chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of each bar or use a spoon and fork to to dip each bar into chocolate. You may need a bit more melted chocolate chips if completely dipping each bar.
Chill Bars: Place the chocolate-covered bars in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or fridge for at least one hour to harden. Enjoy.

Notes

Store the bars in a sealed container the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw for few minutes at room temperature before eating.

If you find your melted chocolate is quite thick and difficult to drizzle or dip the bars into, mix in 1-2 tbsp melted coconut oil to thin.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 179
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 7 mg
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2 g

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