No Bake Chocolate Coconut Fudge Bars Recipe
These No Bake Chocolate Coconut Fudge Bars combine the rich flavors of coconut, chocolate, and almond butter into a delicious, easy-to-make treat that requires no oven. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, they are naturally sweetened and set in the fridge for a perfect fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Mixture
- 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut (240g)
- 1/4 cup sweetener (agave, honey, pure maple syrup, or stevia equivalent)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or coconut butter (96g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup almond butter (optional, can be replaced with additional chocolate chips or coconut oil/butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving the paper extending up the sides for easy removal later.
- Mix the Base: Combine the shredded coconut, sweetener, melted coconut oil or butter, vanilla extract, and salt. For best texture, blend in a food processor. Alternatively, mix by hand, increasing coconut oil to 2/3 cup if needed for a less crumbly texture.
- Press Base into Pan: Spread about two-thirds of the coconut mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Press down firmly to compact it firmly and form the base layer.
- Prepare Chocolate Topping: Carefully melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in the almond butter if using, to create a creamy chocolate mixture.
- Layer Chocolate and Coconut: Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the pressed coconut base. Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the coconut mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing down lightly to adhere.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the layered bars for at least 1 hour or until firm. On cooler days or in indoor environments, the bars can be left out until set.
- Serve and Store: Once firm, remove from pan using parchment edges and cut into bars. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the liquid sweetener with stevia but add an additional 1/4 cup coconut oil to compensate for the missing liquid.
- If mixing by hand without a food processor, increasing the coconut oil to 2/3 cup helps bind the mixture better to prevent crumbliness.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- These bars do not require baking and are great for quick preparation and no-oven-needed recipes.
Keywords: No bake, chocolate coconut bars, fudge bars, easy dessert, healthy fudge, low carb dessert, vegan fudge bars