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    Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 7, 2020 · 68 Comments

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    Easy to make low-carb and gluten-free chocolate chip coconut bars are great alternative to regular chocolate chip cookie bars. Enjoy one fresh out of the oven with a glass of almond milk!

    Low-carb gluten-free chocolate chip coconut bars recipe
    Article Index
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Why you'll love it
    • Related recipes
    • Recipe

    If you give in to treats on a low carb diet, you tend to crave them more. That's why I like to reserve my sweet low carb snacks for special occasions or an occasional treat.

    Unfortunately, I ate too many keto desserts over the holidays and I baked several low carb pies that I overindulged in. So now my sweet tooth has been out of control.

    I decided to make a few sugar free snacks to share so that I wouldn't eat too many. And since I had a bag of unsweetened coconut to use up, I made a batch of chocolate chip coconut bars and keto coconut macaroons.

    The macaroons are an old favorite that I created when I first started sharing my low carb recipes. They have since become a regular item to make for Christmas. But the chocolate chip bars with coconut are a new creation.

    Chocolate chip coconut bars on plate

    Ingredients

    To make these easy coconut bars with chocolate chips, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • almond flour
    • coconut flour
    • unsweetened dried shredded coconut
    • xanthan gum (optional)
    • baking powder
    • butter
    • golden low carb sweetener
    • eggs
    • low carb milk (either unsweetened almond or coconut milk)
    • vanilla extract
    • sugar free chocolate chips

    I prefer to use homemade stevia sweetened sugar free chocolate chips instead of store bought ones like Lily's baking chips. The added fiber and sugar alcohols in commercially made low carb chocolate chips gives me digestive issue. That's why I like to make my own. And, it doesn't take much time to prepare them.

    Initial steps for making the chocolate chip coconut bars

    Instructions

    To make the bars, I basically took a chocolate chip bar cookie bar recipe and added coconut. But, I replaced the wheat flour with a blend of almond flour and coconut flour. And I added a bit of xanthan gum although it's likely not essential. However, I've found adding it provides a little elasticity that could be missing in gluten-free flours.

    The brown sugar was also replaced with a golden low-carb sweetener. But, a regular white granular sweetener with a little gold fiber syrup or blackstrap molasses could be used instead.

    Like most cookie bar recipes, the dry ingredients are combined in one bowl and the wet ingredients are combined in another bowl. Then the wet ingredients are stirred into the dry ingredients to form a thick batter and the chocolate chips are stirred in.

    The dough is then spread into a greased square baking dish (I used an 8x8-inch pan). Next, it's baked in the oven at 350°F for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is browned. The bars can be eaten warm out of the oven, but it's best to let them cool for easier slicing.

    Final steps for making the chocolate chip coconut bars

    Why you'll love it

    These chocolate chip coconut bars reminded me of soft gooey chocolate chip cookies with the added bonus of coconut. One of my favorite treats are the seven layer magic cookie bars, mainly because of the coconut. Instead of trying a low carb version of those, I went for this easier recipe.

    You will not be disappointed with these soft cookie bars. If you love the taste of coconut, these low carb chocolate chip bars are the ones to try. No one will believe they are gluten free and sugar free. So feel free to share them with those not on a low carb diet. They are a real treat for all.

    Low carb chocolate chip coconut cookie bars

    Related recipes

    Looking for more sweet keto treats? Here's a list of some of my other favorite snacks made with chocolate chips:

    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars are a similar snack bar with pumpkin flavor.
    • Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies bake up with a nut butter based dough.
    • No Bake Almond Butter Balls are super quick and easy to make.
    • Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is the perfect sweet bread for chocolate lovers.
    • Sugar Free Pecan Blondies are a classic cookie bar with nuts added.
    • Low-Carb Coconut Flour Brownies make a wonderful mix-in-a-jar gift.

    Enjoy these easy and delicious low carb cookie bars. And be sure to tell us how they turned out by leaving a comment below.

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    Recipe

    keto coconut chocolate chip bars on white plate.

    Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars

    4.80 from 15 votes
    These chocolate chip bars are similar to chocolate chip bars, but with a coconut based batter. Delicious to eat fresh out of the oven.
    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:30 mins
    Total Time:35 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 16 slices
    Calories: 139

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    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ½ cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit Granular Sweetener or other brown sugar alternative
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • ½ cup almond milk
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Combine almond meal, coconut flour, unsweetened coconut, baking powder, and xanthan gum (if using) in medium bowl.
    • In another bowl, whisk together butter, sweetener, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
    • Pour butter mixture into dry mix and stir together until well combined.
    • Mix in chocolate chips.
    • Spread into a greased 8×8 baking pan and Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes.

    Notes

    Xanthan gum is not an essential ingredient, but it can give the elasticity that's often missing in gluten-free flours.
    Regular white granular low carb sweetener can be used instead of the golden. But it's best to add in a touch of blackstrap molasses or gold fiber syrup to give the taste of brown sugar.
    All almond flour can likely be used, but it will result in denser bars. To use all coconut flour, other changes would be needed such as using less of the flour and a little more egg and possibly more low carb milk.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 139 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.2mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 6 % | % Protein: 6 % | % Fat: 88 % | SmartPoints: 6
    Values
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    Post updated in January 31, 2019. Originally published January 29, 2012.

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    1. Cathy

      February 18, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Very good. I added appx 1/2 c chopped pecans..this will work!

      Reply
    2. Cheryl Reynolds

      August 09, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe SO many times over the past couple of years with lots of variations and it has never failed me. Sometimes I make the bar into cookies instead. I have used the base for a bunch of different bars, substituting the chocolate chips with other chips (like Lily's Salted Caramel flavor) or just adding cacao powder in place of part of the almond flour to have double chocolate. Almost always add in some kind of nuts as well. I've brought it to several pot lucks and had lots of non-Keto/non-lowcarb people compliment me on them. So thanks, Lisa! These are my go-to bars and cookies.

      Reply
    3. Sonya

      January 19, 2020 at 12:17 am

      Impressive - tastes so good! Thinking maybe substituting walnuts for choc chips and using some banana extract for a mock banana bread? This is def a keeper - and thank you for no dairy lol!

      Reply
    4. Dawn West

      October 21, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Do you think you could use parchment paper instead of greasing pan? I am thing maybe it might correct some of the doughiness on the bottom. I really prefer a crisp crunchy cooler over a soft one.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        October 22, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Yes. Parchment paper should work instead.

        Reply
    5. Nancy Bateson

      June 25, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! It is my go to when I need something sweet and easy to assemble. I add chopped pecans for extra crunch.

      Reply
    6. Bev

      June 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      The first Keto dessert recipe I love. Just wondering cannot be frozen? To take away the temptation of eating it all at once

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 25, 2019 at 9:04 am

        These bars can be frozen for long term storage. I like to freeze in single servings and thaw each in the fridge when needed.

        Reply
    7. Misty A.

      June 02, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of the best low carb desserts I've tried. A real winner. So moist and sweet ,you'll swear it's a cheat treat. Had a piece with some cold almond milk. It was amazing!

      Reply
    8. Tara

      June 02, 2019 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      I made these yesterday and must say just how fantastic they are. Oh my heavens! A keeper recipe for sure!

      Reply
    9. Irma Canny

      May 28, 2019 at 6:41 am

      How big is a bar for nutritional value count?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 28, 2019 at 10:16 am

        They are about 2 inches square at 1/2 inch high.

        Reply
    10. Irma

      May 27, 2019 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious and sooo easy to make!

      Reply
    11. Debbie

      April 23, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      No salt needed?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 24, 2019 at 7:07 am

        You can add a small amount of salt to enhance the taste if needed.

        Reply
    12. Susan

      April 14, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      We loved these! And easy to make! Delicious...is it typical that the bottom of the bars seemed to be very soft, almost like a raw texture? However, the top was nice and brown like real chocolate chip cookie bars. I used a toothpick for testing and it came out clean.
      Thanks for sharing such a great recipe, my husband put whipped cream on the top and made it taste even better.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 15, 2019 at 7:31 am

        The bottom of the bars are a bit softer than the top, but shouldn't be raw like. Maybe turn the oven down a bit next time and bake longer. I do have a convection oven so it tends to bake more evenly than a conventional one.

        Reply
    13. Cathy

      April 07, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'm new to the low-carb world and haven't found anything that I'm crazy about yet in the way of desserts. That has now changed!! These bars and easy to make and delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Katie

      April 04, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      I don’t have have almond flour, can I use JUST the coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 04, 2019 at 8:16 pm

        It requires other changes like more egg and or liquid and amount of coconut flour will be less than the total of almond and coconut flours.

        Reply
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