No Bake Coconut Fudge Bars

Name: No Bake Coconut Fudge Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: For the coconut layer:; 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut; ½ cup coconut oil; ¼ cup liquid Monk fruit; For the fudge layer:; 1 cup almond butter; 1 tablespoon liquid Monk Fruit; 2 tablespoons cacao or cooca powder, unsweetened

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These No Bake Coconut Fudge Bars will be ready in minutes and are crazy delicious. They are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and low carb which makes them healthy enough to eat for breakfast and tasty enough to eat for dessert!

Three coconut chocolate bars stacked on top of each other on wood board.

Why Should You Make These Coconut Fudge Bars

These bars are so ridiculously easy to make. Simply mix the separate layers, refrigerate and then slice into 8 bars.

You can easily just store the bars in the freezer instead of the refrigerator. Just individually wrap them to make them easier to separate.

You can easily use peanut butter or sunflower seed butter in these bars and they will still be incredible. Use whatever you have in the house to make life easy.

If you have a few extra minutes, make homemade nut or seed butter. It really does make a difference.

I do love using my Homemade Coconut Almond Butter too for these yummy bars too. But store bought varieties work just as well.

And I love making no bake treats all year long. Obviously in the summer when it's too hot to turn the oven on, but also in the winter when you just want an easy, healthy treat.

Recipe Ingredients

Five separate bowls with each different ingredient in each one.

Unsweetened shredded coconut- This is simply pure shredded coconut with no added sugar at all. It isn't always easy to find but make sure you read the ingredient labels.
Coconut oil- Is a plant based oil and is filled with healthy fats. I use refined coconut oil which has very little coconut taste (Yes, I know it's not a popular opinion but I don't like the taste of coconut!) The only issue is that refined coconut oil has less antioxidants and vitamins than the virgin coconut oil (as well as a higher smoke points which is good to remember for baked goods) so if you like the taste of coconut, then you can easily use virgin coconut oil.
Monk fruit liquid- Is a sugar free alternative. I used the granular form of Monk Fruit for this recipe. The brand I use all the time is this one. You can also substitute with the sugar free alternative of your choice.
Almond butter- You can use store bought or homemade almond butter if you'd like. If you do buy it at a grocery store, please read the labels and make sure the ingredients only say almonds and maybe salt.
Unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder- You can use either one, just make sure there is no added sugar in the ingredient list. It should only say 100% cocoa powder.

How To Make These Coconut Fudge Bars

You only need a few simple ingredients that you can easily find in the grocery store. Nothing fancy over here, who has time for that anyway?

Mix together all fo the ingredients for the coconut layer in a medium bowl.

All of the ingredients for coconut layer in a clear glass medium mixing bowl

Add the coconut mixture to the pan and press very well to avoid empty spaces in the bars. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Coconut layer pressed firmly in 8 x 8 square baking pan on top of parchment paper.

Whisk all the ingredients of the fudge layer.

Ingredients for fudge layer mixed together in a clear mixing bowl with spoon.

Stir to combine.

All ingredients for fudge layer are mixed together in glass mixing bowl with spoon in it.

Pour the fudge layer on top of refrigerated coconut layer ad refrigerate to harden.

Spread chocolate layer on top of refrigerated coconut layer with a spoon.

Then just pop it in the refrigerator to harden.

Chocolate layer on top of coconut layer in square baking pan.

Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

Is unsweetened shredded coconut Keto friendly?

Yes, it is. Just make sure you read your labels and ingredients to ensure it is unsweetened.

What is the best low carb, keto friendly chocolate to use in these bars?

I love Lily's Chocolate chips the best but others like ChocZero as well.

Can these bars be frozen to be eaten later?

Absolutely! Just let them defrost on the counter or in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.

Are these bars allergy friendly?

Yes! These yummy bars are gluten free, dairy free and grain free. They are also vegan and made with all raw ingredients. Shout out to all of my plant based eaters!

No Bake Coconut Fudge Bars laying spread out on wooden board on parchment paper.

Three bars stacked on top of each other and bowl of cocoa is in front with some chocolate chips.

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