Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

This recipe makes chocolate coconut squares that are so delicious and low in carbs. The recipe only uses three ingredients and is perfect for chocolate lovers who are trying to reduce sugar in their diet.

These chocolate coconut squares are so quick and easy to prepare with no baking involved so you can have them prepared and ready to eat within a short time.

They are made using dark chocolate and desiccated coconut. The dark chocolate gives these coconut squares a rich chocolatey flavour and the coconut give these treats a crunchy texture.

They are perfect to enjoy as a quick snack or an after dinner dessert especially if you follow a low carb or keto diet. One bar contains 5.1 g of carbohydrate so if you’re following a low carb diet or keto diet then this recipe for chocolate coconut squares will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients for Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Chocolate - use dark chocolate with around 70% cocoa solids.
• Butter - use salted or unsalted butter that is soft at room temperature.
• Coconut - use desiccated or shredded dried coconut.

How to Make Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

1. Line an 8 x 8 baking tin with parchment paper with enough parchment to hang over the edges of the tin. Set the tin aside. Place a saucepan of water over a high heat and allow to come to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low.

2. To a heatproof bowl that can fit over the saucepan, add the chocolate and butter then place the bowl over the saucepan ensuring the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. If the bottom is touching the water then remove some of the water. Melt the chocolate and butter while continuously stirring. You can also melt the chocolate and in the microwave but be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

3. Once the butter and chocolate have melted, remove the bowl from the saucepan and pour in the desiccated coconut. Combine them together until all the coconut is coated in chocolate.

4. Tip the mixture into the baking tin and use a spatula or palette knife to press and smooth the mixture tightly into the tin.

5. Place the baking tin in the fridge for 1 - 2 hour to set. Once it has set, remove the whole square from the tin and cut into 16 squares. Do this by cutting the whole thing into 4 pieces then cut each piece into another 4 pieces then enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• To keep these treats low carb, it is imperative you use chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa solids. The more cocoa solids a chocolate contains is the lower the carb content.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 169kcal | Fat: 14.9g | Saturates: 11.3g | Carbs: 5.1g | Sugar: 4.2g | Fibre: 1.4g | Protein: 1.8g | Salt: 0.07g.

Storage

I usually store these chocolate coconut squares in an airtight container which I keep in the fridge.

I usually consume them within a week but they can last for 2 weeks in the fridge. If the weather isn't too hot, they can also be stored at room temperature.

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