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Homemade Chocolate Bars

Irresistible Homemade Chocolate Bars: 3 Ingredients, Endless Flavors

Delight in these Homemade Chocolate Bars made with 3 simple ingredients, perfect for quick, healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Chocolate Bar
  • 1 cup cacao or cocoa powder can substitute with carob powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil cocoa butter as a firmer substitute
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, honey, or agave or stevia for sugar-free option
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract for Chocolate Mint variation
  • 1 cup nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for Dark Chocolate Almond bars
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows for a Rocky Road variation
  • 1 cup rice cereal for added crunchiness

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • fridge
  • silicon molds

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Melt the coconut oil over low heat in a small saucepan for 2-3 minutes until completely melted.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cacao powder and melted coconut oil, then add sweetener and mix until thick and smooth.
  3. Fold in optional add-ins such as mint extract or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
  4. Pour the mixture into greased molds or a flat container, spreading evenly and tapping to release air bubbles.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or in the freezer for 15 minutes until solid.
  6. Once set, remove from molds or cut into bars, storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with various flavors and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.

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