5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars (V, GF): an easy recipe for homemade KIND bars coated in a rich layer of chocolate. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
When in doubt, dip it in chocolate. Basically, my mantra for being. For baking, for… just about everything.
But can you believe the things people dip in chocolate?? Cookies, gummy bears, shoes, bars, shirt-sleeves… Okay, fine, the shirt-sleeves are just totally me. I admit it.
And that may not have been terribly purposeful. If at all.
The thing is, dipping almost anything in chocolate makes it taste amazing. Have you seen that video from Rhett & Link? I’m gonna go ahead and pretend I know them personally… but obviously, I’m just a big fan of Good Mythical Morning. They’re so soothing, sweet, funny, all of it.
And best of all, they make all of these crazy food videos. And by food videos, I mean videos with food that us normal folk would never, ever eat. Think: totally inedible items. In one video, they dip all kinds of crazy stuff in chocolate. In another video, they dip everything in cake batter, and on and on. Anyway, in the chocolate dipping video, they conclude that EVERYTHING tastes better dipped in chocolate.
Like, uh… YEAH! Duh?? 😉 When Erik and I were watching this video, I told him, “Dude, this is what I’ve been saying all along!!!” And, “Now, let’s go dip everything we can find in the house in chocolate.”
Hence, when in doubt, dip it in chocolate.
That’s my long-winded explanation (pfft, as if dark chocolate dipped anything needs an explanation) for these 5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars. A few weeks ago, I shared my sister-requested 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe. According to my sister Penny, these are THE best KIND bar flavor, ever. 🙂 I’m in love with their simplicity, and frankly surprised myself at how few ingredients it took to make the homemade version.
So… drumroll please… may I present to you the chocolate-dipped version: 5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars.
Yeah, I pretty sure Rhett and Link just said, “Let’s talk about that.” And then, proceeded to eat all of the homemade KIND bars like they were bags of chips. Yes, I also noticed their affinity for chips.
And now I want chips, too. But I will happily eat these deliciously toasted coconut chips-infused homemade KIND bars! See what I did there?
D’oh…
And if you’re a lover of healthy, protein-rich homemade granola bars/nut bars like I am, you’ve got to try these:
- 5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars
- Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars
- And… these No Bake Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars, just for fun. Totally dessert and snack-worthy!
While you daydream about all the other things we should dip in chocolate, let’s talk about the tastiest points of these 5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars. They’re:
- deliciously paleo
- simple to make, and so fun to dip
- crunchy, chewy, salty and sweet
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free
- just the paleo KIND bar recipe you’ve been looking for
- bursting with protein-packed almonds
- one of the tastiest dairy-free chocolate treats you’ll be so happy you made
- the almond coconut KIND bar of your dreams!
- made with the healthy, allergy-friendly ingredients you love
- a great whole foods delights for your homemade healthy snack repertoire
- the perfect way to begin your chocolate-dipping journey
So whaddya say? Are you ready to melt all the chocolate you can find in your house? You totally don’t need to do that for this recipe, but better to start planning for all your chocolate-dipping adventures ahead. It’s so wonderful to be here with you, sharing in the joy of baking, no baking and just… making things with our own hands. I’m so happy you’re here. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! In the meantime, tell me:
What’s your favorite item to dip in chocolate?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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If you enjoyed these rich and crunchy 5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars, then you’ll just love these delicious healthy vegan snack recipes:
☀︎ More Paleo Chocolate & Coconut Recipes ☀︎
- 4 Ingredient Paleo Chocolate Coconut Cups
- Ultimate Fudgy Paleo Vegan Brownies
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream
- Paleo Vegan Almond Joy Truffles
- And these no bake paleo chocolate almond butter bars. You’ve got to try these! They’re made with just 4 ingredients and so deliciously satisfying!
5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Description
5 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut Homemade KIND Bars (V, GF): an easy recipe for homemade KIND bars coated in a rich layer of chocolate. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
Almond & Coconut KIND Bars
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Chocolate Coating
- 1/3 cup paleo vegan chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Chocolate Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons paleo vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Make the bars: Add almonds, coconut and salt (if using) to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated and fully coated.
- Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, very tightly-packed layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes (mine took 35 mins). Bars must bake thoroughly, or they won’t hold together when cooled.
- Allow to cool in the baking pan for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Pinching opposite ends of the parchment paper lining, lift bars out of pan. Gently peel paper off the bottom of the bars. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some room in the freezer for this sheet–you will need it later. Set the sheet on a clear work area.
- Dip the bars: Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, or doing the following. Add Chocolate Coating ingredients to a medium microwave-safe bowl (large enough to dip bars in). Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating, until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of one bar into the melted chocolate, scraping off excess on the side of the bowl. There should be enough chocolate for a thin layer on each bar. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing each bar evenly apart, until all bars are dipped.
- Drizzle the bars: Add Chocolate Drizzle ingredients to a clean, small microwave-safe bowl. Repeat heating instructions, until chocolate is smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into a zip bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Drizzle each bar in a zigzag pattern.
- Place bars carefully into the freezer. Freeze for 10-20 minutes, or until chocolate is completely hardened. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
– Adapted from my 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bars and my Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up 1 month.
– More Easy Paleo Snacks: no bake almond butter brownie bites, oil-free cinnamon paleo granola, no bake chocolate almond butter bars.
- Category: Bars, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Dairy-Free
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Baking Pan (8-inch) | Maple Syrup | Double Boiler | Coconut Flakes | Glass Mixing Bowls | Silicone Spatulas | Parchment Paper Sheets
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Can you use honey instead of maple syrup?
Yep, that should work fine! 🙂
The taste is really good but they crumbled to a gronola like texture! I’m so sad!!!
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Hi Vivian! Make sure you pack the ingredients into the pan tightly, and that you leave the bars in the pan to cool completely. The extra heat helps them firm up before cutting. Hope his helps!
I am having a hard time finding paleo chocolates chips – can you suggest a brand that I can buy online? Thanks!
Hi Jennifer! A popular option is the Enjoy Life chocolate chips. They have a few different kinds on Amazon you can buy. Hope this helps! 🙂
These are awesome. I sub half the almonds with pecans, and use raw nuts? As u find they toast enough in baking. I also just drizzle, I don’t dip. I eat these for breakfast so they’re perfect for me with just a hint of chocolate. I love having thos protein rich, almost sinless snack on hand to fend off the “hangry” attacks!
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Woohoo! So happy to hear you enjoy the bars Kim. Those hangry attacks can hit the road! . And I’m glad you found your chocolate sweet spot with the drizzle. 😉
What would the net carbs be or calories
I think these would also be delicious with lightly salted and roasted almonds minus the salt in the recipe.
Ooh that does sound good Joan! 🙂
They were yummy! Although they did not cut well into bars but I just put chocolate on the pieces and still delicious.
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Glad to hear you enjoyed them Joan! 🙂
These KIND bars look absolutely perfect — even better than regular KIND bars – Wow! and yes, when in doubt, dip it in chocolate!
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Thanks so much, Lisa! Chocolate fixes EVERYTHING! 😉
I made these today and they are so tasty! It made my whole house smell good, too! Can you please post the nutritional information? Thanks!
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Woohoo!! So happy to hear that you enjoyed them, Michele. 🙂 I’m slowly adding nutritional info across the site. Thank you for your patience. 🙂 In the mean time, you can see the nutritional info for the non-chocolate covered ones here: https://beamingbaker.com/3-ingredient-homemade-kind-coconut-almond-bar-recipe-paleo-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free-protein-rich/
Now these are my kind of KIND bars 😉 Dipped in chocolate! These bars look so full of flavour! Hope you’re having an awesome week, Demeter!
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Oh yeah!! Chocolate makes everything better! 😉 Same to you, Marsha!
I so need a new snack recipe! Maybe this will my nxt one!
You’ll just love it!
These are packed with the most amazing ingredients! A definite must try!
So many of my faves! Hope you get to try!
Those look like absolute perfection, awesome job!
Thank you!
How many calories per serving?
Chocolate….super easy to make….chocolate…..homemade….I said chocolate, right?!? I’ll take them all!
Haha. That just about sums it up! Enjoy!
This is such a great treat that I know all my boys will love! Perfect for an after school snack I don’t have to feel guilty about giving them.
Guilt-free treats are the best! I hope you and your boys get to try them! 🙂
We have these bars around my house for snacking. My kids love them! I can’t wait to try the homemade version!
Try it–you’ll just love them! 😉
I’m crazy for kind bars so I’ve GOT to try these!
Perfect timing! Hope you love ’em. 🙂
would it work to sub in oats for 1/2 the coconut?
Thanks for figuring out the ratios, amounts, etc.]
Francie
Hi Francie, I think that should work! Just as long as you don’t let the mixture sit for too long–the oats will soak that maple syrup right up. Haha. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
WOW how delicious do these look. Homemade is always best…and these are better than bought hands down.
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I totally agree! Especially when it’s quick and easy. 😉
I’m down for anything that only requires 5 ingredients, especially when the recipe looks this delicious!!! Can’t wait to give these a go 🙂
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Oh yeah! Thanks Chris. Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂
I like how little ingredients are needed to make these bars! Definitely trying them soon! 🙂
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The fewer, the better (and easier), right? 😉
Your photos are gorgeous as always! I love chocolate and coconut, and love how this bar has is so easy to make and sounds absolutely delicious .
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Aw, thanks so much, Trang. 🙂 These bars have your name all over them!
Oh WOW these bars look so delicious! I love how easy it is to make them and the fact that it fits so many diet regimes. Definitely going to try this recipe soon!
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They couldn’t be easier! Let me know what you think! 🙂