This easy Coconut Oil Chocolate Bark is sweet and rich. Made with raw cacao powder and coconut oil.
This easy Coconut Oil Chocolate Bark comes together in minutes. There's no need to turn on the stove.
I love this recipe because I am a huge chocolate lover. Consequently, I am often running out of chocolate.
So it's nice to be able to whip up some chocolate with pantry staples.
It makes a great gift for the holidays. Customize it to the recipients liking.
For a chocolate recipe using cacao butter, try my Easy Homemade Vegan Chocolate.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds chocolaty flavor.
- Coconut oil: Solidifies when refrigerated.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
- Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You could leave it out.
- Shredded coconut: Adds a coconut flavor and crunch.
- Sliced almonds: Adds a nutty flavor and crunch.
- Salt: Enhances sweetness.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond extract, and salt. Add in sliced almonds and shredded coconut.
Step 2: Refrigerate.
🥡 Storage
This bark will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also store it in the freezer.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Candy canes
- Peppermint extract
- Dried fruit: goji berries, dried cranberries, dried pineapple, dried mango
- Banana chips
- Freeze dried fruit
- Pretzels
- Sprinkles
💭 Tips
- Even though I used coconut flakes and almonds, you could add any of your favorite flavors.
- Pistachios, pecans, dried cranberries, goji berries, and even dried tropical fruit would be good.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them from melting.
🍫 Other Chocolate Recipes
These raw chocolate bars are a sweet treat. Customize them to your liking.
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This recipe was originally published on June 23, 2015. I've added new photos and more text.
📋 Recipe
Coconut Oil Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 1 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup finely shredded coconut
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- Salt
Instructions
- Mix cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond extract, and salt together.
- Pour onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle coconut flakes and sliced almonds on top and press in.
- Refrigerate until mixture solidifies. Break into bark. Put in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
AvocadoPesto says
These sound delicious! Love that you used cacao instead of cocoa powder! Any idea if you can substitute the brown rice syrup with something else? Like maple syrup?
Willow Moon says
You could use either maple syrup or agave syrup. I have used both in this recipe.
Kaci Alvarez says
That look amazing! Can't wait to try this recipe out!
joshandkimberly says
Yummy! These look so good!
Rocio Chavez (@yoursassyself) says
Yes, yes, yes - I can't wait to try this. Totally looking for real chocolate recipes rather than relying on store bought chocolate. Thanks!
Willow Moon says
Thank you! I hope you like it! I prefer making my own chocolate to buying it too!
Delicious Peace of Mind says
Mmmm, this looks like a 'bark' I could chew on! 🙂 We attempted to make our own chocolate bark few times, and though it was tasty, it never really looked presentable. Do you have any advice how to get it out of the dish, because it always breaks for me?
Willow Moon says
I put the mixture in a glass dish lined with plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge. Since it was cold, it stayed together nicely. I was able to remove the plastic wrap out of the dish with chocolate in tact (no dirty dishes). Maybe it also worked well for me because my bark was so thick - almost like a brownie. Some people may not like it that thick, but to me it is chocolate either way!