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Homemade Mounds Bars

Vegan | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free

Course Dessert

Ingredients

For the bar:

  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk*
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • pinch sea salt

For the chocolate coating:

  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips I prefer Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 heaping Tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. Place all the bar ingredients into a bowl (or a food processor) and mix until fully combined.

  3. Using a spoon or mini spatula, form batter into mini logs and line on baking sheet. Place in the freezer to chill while you prepare the chocolate coating.

For the chocolate coating:

  1. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl and either microwave at 30 second intervals or heat over a double boiler until melted.

  2. Remove baking sheet from the freezer and using 2 forks, dip eat bar into the chocolate, using the forks to flip and coat completely. Garnish the top with a sprinkle of shredded coconut. Continue until all the bars are coated.

  3. Place back in the freezer to set. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

  4. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*If you can't find sweetened condensed coconut milk at a store near you, here's a recipe to make your own: Homemade Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk.

* Option to make these into "Almond Joy Bars" by placing a small almond on top of the coconut mixture.