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Coconut Low Carb Candy Bars Like Almond Joy

By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 17, 2023 · 24 Comments

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Coconut low carb candy bars

Easy to make coconut low carb candy bars are a sugar free alternative to an Almond Joy. They will truly will have you jumping for joy when you take a bite.

Easy to make coconut low carb candy bars are a sugar free alternative to an Almond Joy. They will truly will have you jumping for joy when you take a bite.
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There are several recipes for a homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars that I've found on the internet. A couple are low carb versions.

I've had my eyes on these for quite some time. As always, I like to tweak things in the recipes I find to make it my own. I used a can of Nestle Table Cream which is pretty easy to find in a Walmart store in the Hispanic food section.

This is my version of the famous coconut with almond candy bars that is better known as a Almond Joy or Bounty bars. Most regular sugar recipes use sweetened condensed milk and I'm sure this makes for a chewy bar.

I'm not sure how this chewy coconut center can be done without real sugar. However, the unsweetened coconut does hold together well with table cream and liquid sucralose or SweetLeaf stevia drops.

Coconut low carb candy bars

Although I didn't try making these low carb candy bars with a erythritol and stevia blend, I'm sure the cream will still hold the coconut center together. A sweetener containing fiber like LC Foods - Inulin or Swerve may be a better choice.

There's also the fiber syrups like VitaFiber IMO syrup that are marketed to the low carb community. However, you need to use caution with those as some notice blood sugar spikes after consuming them. Find out more here.

I may try using only a tablespoon or so of the IMO syrup along with heavy cream rather than the table cream. I'm trying to eliminate processed foods and the canned cream does contain questionable ingredients.

The hardest part to making these low carb candy bars is staying away from them once they are finished and stored in the refrigerator. I had to hide them in the back so I don't see them every time I open the fridge.

Coconut low carb candy bars

If you love coconut as much as I do and miss eating Almond Joy candy bars, this is a recipe that is well worth your time.

Another one of my favorite candies is a Snickers bar. I've made Snickers like low carb candy bars as well. You can find that recipe here.

If you're looking for another coconut candy recipe to try out, you can try my chocolate covered coconut candy recipe. You can find that recipe here.

What's your favorite candy bar? Maybe there's a way to convert it into a low carb version.

Coconut Low Carb Candy Bars Recipe

Coconut low carb candy bars

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Coconut low carb candy bars

Low Carb Almond Joy Candy Bar

4.67 from 6 votes
A chocolate coated sweet coconut candy bar that I call my low carb Almond Joy candy bar. It truly will have you jumping for joy when you take a bite.
Prep Time:30 minutes mins
Total Time:30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 25 candy bars
Calories: 204

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Ingredients

FILLING:

  • 7.6 ounces Nestle table cream or heavy cream
  • 1 cup low carb sugar substitute I used about 1 teaspoon SweetLeaf stevia drops
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 50 unsalted roasted almonds leave these out to make Mounds candy bars

Chocolate Coating:

  • 8 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate I prefer Ghirardelli unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 2 ounces cocoa butter
  • 6 Tablespoons low carb sugar substitute or other sugar substitute
  • ¼ teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together table cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix in the unsweetened coconut.
  • Using about one tablespoon of coconut mixture each, form into a log and set onto a parchment paper or silicon mat lined baking sheet.
  • Place two almonds on each log (or omit nuts if making Mounds bars).
  • Put baking sheet of logs into freezer while making chocolate coating.
  • In a chocolate melter or double boiler, melt all chocolate coating ingredients together.
  • Remove the coconut logs from the freezer.
  • Place each coconut almond log on a fork and dip bottom into melted chocolate. Then use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over top and sides until log is completely covered in chocolate.
  • Wipe excess chocolate off bottom of fork on side of melter and then set on non-stick sheet to harden.
  • Repeat steps until each log is covered in chocolate.
  • Place finished sheets of candy in refrigerator.
  • Let sit at least an hour then remove and place in covered container. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

Makes 25 low carb candy bars
Net carbs per bar: 1g

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 204 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 2.2 % | % Protein: 6.7 % | % Fat: 91 % | SmartPoints: 10
Values
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Comments

  1. Shelly L Gartzke

    October 09, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    What if I don't have concentrated stevia powder.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      October 09, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Use the sweetener conversion calculator to use another sweetener instead.

      Reply
  2. Alison

    January 26, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Made these craving almond joys and love this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Steve

    March 16, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    4 stars
    Lisa, thank you for your knowledge and recipes, I'm glad I found your website, I need help with this recipe!?? Please!???????????? Ok so these Taste good, however, how do I get it to thickin? It seems soupy, I don't think the chocolate would stick to a soggy mess..?????????????????????? Please help, any ideas how I can fix it? Thank you.☃️????????????

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 17, 2020 at 6:51 am

      If using heavy cream vs the canned cream, it should be whipped first and it does help to add in a little gelatin to stabilize. Xanthan gum may work too.

      Reply
  4. Connie

    April 28, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    I don't understand why, for the choc coating, the recipe says. "6 Tablespoons low carb sweetener or other sugar substitute" and,
    "1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder". I use a low carb sweetener that measures like sugar. Why do I need both of these sweeteners in one recipe?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      April 29, 2019 at 6:19 am

      I do that to cut down on erythritol.

      Reply
  5. Valerie Cooper

    March 23, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Hello was wondering what I could use in place of the concentrated powder?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 24, 2019 at 7:28 am

      You can use the liquid drops (you'll need twice as much) or try using 3-4 tablespoons of a powdered sweetener. If you use the powdered sweetener, it's best if it's one that's fine like a confectioner sugar.

      Reply
  6. Barbara

    March 04, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    These are the best keto treats I have made. And I’ve made a fair amount! Thank you so much!! I was thinking next time, I would make them
    Smaller so that each bite got an almond. Slightly higher carbs, but yum!

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 05, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Great idea for bite sized low carb almond joy candy!

      Reply
    • Rola

      June 03, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      This looks so yummy!! Can I use unsweetened cocoa powder instead of bars! If yes, what would be the amount? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 04, 2019 at 7:18 am

        It's 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon butter, shortening or oil for every ounce of unsweetened chocolate.

  7. kjones

    September 03, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Can these be made without the cocoa butter? any substitute? butter?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 04, 2017 at 5:34 am

      Coconut butter works better than butter. If you use butter, it will need to be refrigerated or frozen.

      Reply
  8. Sabrina Paczkowski

    August 24, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I only recently discovered your site & love the recipes! Do you think using the new ChocZero bars would work for the coating? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 24, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      ChocZero would work great! I used them for my sugar free peanut butter cups recipe.

      Reply
  9. leah fether

    February 17, 2017 at 3:58 am

    1 cup of stevia drops can't be right? I'd really like to try these...1 cup what?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 17, 2017 at 6:08 am

      One cup sugar equivalent stevia drops is 1 teaspoon. I'm not saying to use 1 cup, I'm saying to use one cup sugar equivalent which is 1 teaspoon.

      Reply
  10. Barbarainnc

    September 19, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    What can we use instead of the canned table cream? Don't want buy it off the net,over $15.00 for 2 cans.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 19, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      I find it in the Mexican/Hispanic Food section of Walmart which is much cheaper. You could try whipped cream or stabilized whipped cream.

      Reply
  11. Nancy

    April 07, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these and had to taste. Ooooo, I can see there will be a problem stopping. But these are MY Easter candies (all mine, LOL!). thanks very much!

    Reply
  12. Mark

    March 21, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for providing this recipe for the low carb almond joy bars!

    Reply
  13. Medeja

    March 19, 2012 at 8:31 am

    They look like my favorite Bounty bars.. 🙂

    Reply
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