– 3 cups (213 g) unsweetened shredded coconut – ½ cup (118 mL) coconut milk – 2 tbsp (30 g) melted coconut oil – ¼ cup (72 g) maple syrup – 1 cup (150 g) dark chocolate chips
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 is almost paste-like.
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 in microwave or use a double boiler or heatproof bowl placed over a small bot of boiling water.
Lift bars from pan and cut the sheet into 16 bars and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of each bar or use a spoon and fork to to dip each bar into chocolate. Place back on the baking sheet and chill until the chocolate hardens.
Enjoy your delicious homemade candy bars!
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