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Chocolate coconut bars

Coconut and dark chocolate. A rather good argument for putting the kettle on.

15 minutes + chillingMakes 10 bars
White coconut bars topped with dark chocolate

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup coconut oil, plus 2 tbsp for the topping
  • ¼ cup coconut butter (not coconut milk)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely shredded coconut
  • 85g dark chocolate

LET’S MAKE SOMETHING LOVELY

The method

  1. Warm the ¾ cup oil with the coconut butter until liquid. Stir in vanilla and shredded coconut.
  2. Press into a lined 20cm square tin; refrigerate for at least an hour until firm.
  3. Gently melt the chocolate with the remaining oil in a bowl over simmering water. Spread over the base.
  4. Chill for a few hours, then cut into bars. Keep refrigerated until serving.
A little note

Use 240ml measuring cups. Check the chocolate label for milk and soya; coconut butter is a ground-coconut paste.

Concise adaptation from Marjorie Saveski, via Delicious Obsessions . Ingredients and method are provided here so you can cook without leaving the site.

Check all labels for allergens. These recipes offer general inspiration and are not a personalised eating plan. Health disclaimer.

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