Homemade Chocolate Bars Recipe
These homemade chocolate bars are a simple, customizable treat made with cacao powder, coconut oil, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a healthy indulgence, they can be flavored with your favorite extracts or add-ins like cocoa nibs and chia seeds. Ready in minutes and chilled to set, these bars provide a rich, creamy chocolate experience without any artificial ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 small chocolate bars or equivalent 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
Optional Add-ins
- Optional extracts (e.g., vanilla, almond extract)
- Cocoa nibs
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: Gently warm the coconut oil if it is not already melted. In a bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and your choice of natural sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave). Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes thick and smooth.
- Incorporate add-ins (optional): If desired, add your choice of optional extracts, cocoa nibs, or chia seeds to the mixture. Stir lightly to distribute evenly.
- Mold the chocolate: Pour the mixture into any flat container or use chocolate candy molds to shape the bars. Alternatively, you can spread the mixture between layers of wax paper or inside ziploc bags to form bars.
- Chill and set: Place the container or molds into the fridge or freezer and chill until the chocolate solidifies completely, which typically takes about 1 to 2 hours.
- Store and serve: Once set, remove the chocolate bars from the molds. Store them refrigerated or frozen to maintain firmness. You can also remelt the bars if you want to make a chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Warm the coconut oil gently to avoid overheating, which can affect texture.
- Adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of maple syrup, honey, or agave.
- For a sugar-free option, use stevia or erythritol sweeteners in place of syrup or honey.
- Experiment with add-ins such as nuts, dried fruits, or spices for different flavors and textures.
- Store the chocolate bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 2 weeks.
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