Sugar-Free Coconut Carob Bars

Health Highlights

Easy-to-make, 6-ingredient coconut carob bars made without sugar or sweetener! A nutrient-rich, high-fat low-sugar treat with rich chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 cup	Coconut butter (144 g); (or store-bought // warmed to liquid texture in oven; stovetop; microwave))
3 tbsp	Coconut oil ((45 ml); melted)
4 tbsp	Carob powder (Tbsp (24 g) toasted)
1 1/2 tbsp	Maca powder ((22 g) maca powder (adds adaptogenic benefits and caramel flavor!))
1 tbsp	Coconut flour (9-18 g); (for thickening //; sub almond; ))
1 pinch	Sea Salt
1/2 tsp	Vanilla extract, pure (tsp)
1 packette	Stevia sweetener, powder (OPTIONAL)

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend to combine until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more carob powder for "chocolate" flavor or sweetness, maca powder for caramel flavor, salt for saltiness, vanilla for vanilla flavor, or coconut butter for creaminess. If it appears too liquidy, add the remaining 1 Tbsp (9 g) coconut flour. You're looking for a pourable liquid, but not too watery.
Pour into cupcake liner molds, a lined loaf pan, or silicone chocolate molds like these or these, and let cool until firm. Depending on the temperature of your home, they may solidify at room temperature. If not, carefully transfer to the refrigerator until firm. Then remove from molds and enjoy. Because coconut butter chilled has some texture, don't be worried if the tops of your bars have a bit of ridging to them - that's totally normal!
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 1 month or longer. Let thaw slightly before enjoying for best texture.

Calories 119

Calories from fat 95

Calories from saturated fat 70

Total Fat 10.6 g

Saturated Fat 7.8 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.8 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 16.0 mg

Potassium 47 mg

Total Carbohydrate 6.8 g

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 0.4 g