Homemade Mounds Bars
Indulge in this homemade copycat version of the classic Mounds bar, featuring a creamy coconut filling wrapped in rich dark chocolate.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 213 g
- ½ cup coconut milk 118 mL
- 2 tbsp melted and cooled coconut oil 30 g
- ¼ cup maple syrup 72 g
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 150 g
Instructions
- Line a 9x5-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: 1bar | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g