These Mediterranean 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars have a rich chocolate coating with a soft, chewy coconut center. We prepare these mounds bars with unsweetened shredded coconut, almond butter, & dark chocolate. These mounds bars contain approximately 8 g net carbs and 185 calories. We make these mounds bars in just 45 minutes. Making them perfect for quick desserts, meal prep, and healthy snacking. These Mediterranean 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars are ideal for Mediterranean-style eating, afternoon snacks, family gatherings, lunchboxes, festive dessert platters, and satisfying chocolate cravings. We can refrigerate these mounds bars for 2 weeks and freeze them for 3 months, so you can prepare them earlier. You can serve these mounds bars with Greek Yogurt, a fresh berry bowl, Espresso, Green Tea, or Mixed Nuts.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- No. of Calories: 185 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Duration: 0 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 bar
- Cooking Mode: No-Bake
- Total Servings: 12 bars
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 45 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Sheet
- Baking paper
- Bowls
- Fork
- Refrigerator
INGREDIENTS:
- Two cups coconut
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 7 oz dark chocolate
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CREAMY ALMOND BUTTER:
- Creamy almond butter helps bind the ingredients together while adding a rich, nutty flavor and healthy fats. Instead, you can use natural cashew butter or tahini.
UNSWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT:
- We use unsweetened shredded coconut to give these bars their chewy texture and naturally sweet coconut flavor. As a substitute, you can use unsweetened desiccated coconut or finely shredded coconut.
DARK CHOCOLATE:
- Dark chocolate creates the rich outer coating and adds deep chocolate flavor with antioxidants. As further choices, you could utilize non-dairy dark chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the almond butter and shredded coconut till perfectly blended in a normal vessel.
- Scoop out almost two tbsp. of the mixture and make small bars.
- Put the bars on a sheet and chill for almost twenty minutes till firm.
- In the microwave, reheat the dark chocolate every 20 seconds.
- Whisk all the time or utilize a double boiler.
- We dip all the coconut bars in melted chocolate and refrigerate them till perfectly coated.
- Put the coated bars back on a sheet.
- Chill for an extra twenty minutes till the chocolate hardens.
- Serve these mound bars quickly.
TIPS:
- We utilize natural almond butter without including sugar.
- Refrigerate the bars and then dip for easier handling.
- Include high-quality dark chocolate for a perfect flavor.
- Garnish the surface with a small quantity of sea salt before the chocolate sets for additional taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HEALTHY BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Berry Bowl
- Chia Seed Pudding
- Oatmeal
- Cottage Cheese
AFTERNOON SNACK IDEAS:
- Mixed Nuts
- Fresh Apple Slices
- Pear Slices
- Roasted Almonds
- Trail Mix
MEDITERRANEAN DESSERT PLATTER:
- Fresh Figs
- Stuffed Dates
- Grapes
- Dried Apricots
- Pistachios
BEVERAGES:
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Iced Coffee
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these bars in a closed box and stock it for fourteen days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the bars separately and store for just 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Will we utilize sweetened coconut?
- Yes, you can use sweetened coconut, although the bars will become sweeter.
May we utilize peanut butter as an alternative to almond butter?
- Yes, you can use peanut butter instead.
May we include additional flavors?
- Yes, you can use cinnamon, vanilla extract, or orange zest.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 185 kcal
Sodium: 20 mg
Net Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 16 g
Proteins: 4 g
Portion Size: 1 homemade Mounds bar
Total Carbs: 12 g