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Homemade Bounty Bars

Delightful homemade bars filled with chewy coconut and enveloped in rich dark chocolate—perfect for sharing or indulging yourself.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Filling
  • 160 grams unsweetened shredded coconut Ensure it’s unsweetened to keep the bars balanced.
  • 100 grams coconut butter, softened A rich base loaded with coconut goodness.
  • 80 grams honey or brown rice syrup Sweetens your bars—you choose the sweetness level, if vegan use brown rice syrup.
  • 60 grams coconut oil, softened Adds moisture; make sure it’s at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For depth of flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
  • 2 tablespoons water To help the mixture come together, if necessary.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 150 grams dark chocolate Choose a high-quality chocolate—70% cocoa is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil For melting with the chocolate to achieve a smooth coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the shredded coconut, softened coconut butter, honey, softened coconut oil, and vanilla. If the mixture isn’t holding together, add a tablespoon or two of water until it holds its shape well when pressed.
  2. Line a square (20cm or 8-inch) tin with parchment paper. Press the coconut mixture evenly into the lined tin as a base.
  3. Pop the tin in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate it for a couple of hours until firm, then cut into approximately ten bars.
Coating
  1. Gently melt the dark chocolate and remaining coconut oil over low heat or using a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  2. Dip each frozen bar into the chocolate mixture, flipping to ensure an even coating. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place the coated bars on parchment paper or a cooling rack.
Setting
  1. Let the chocolate harden at room temperature for a second dip, if desired, or top with coconut flakes, nuts, or sea salt. Store the bars in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.

Notes

Chilling is crucial to enhance the texture. Keep bars in a sealed container to prevent absorbing odors in the fridge.