Description
Delight in these Coconut ‘North Pole’ Cream Bars, a keto-friendly treat that combines the rich flavors of coconut and chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup coconut cream (canned)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto sweetener)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free, optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut cream, almond flour, powdered erythritol, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and form a thick batter.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Pour the coconut mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- If using, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the coconut mixture and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
- Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add 1/4 cup of chopped macadamia nuts or pecans to the mixture before chilling.
- Substitute the unsweetened cocoa powder with carob powder for a different flavor profile that is also caffeine-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg