Easy homemade Healthy Bounty Bars that are vegan, paleo and gluten free. Made with only 4 ingredients, these make great snacks.
So remember that time on Instagram that I promised to share this Healthy Bounty Bars recipe soon? Yeah, I think that was a month ago.But truuust me! It was worth the wait. Better late than never, right?
At first, I wasn’t going to post this recipe. One because it seems so easy. But another reason was that it just didn’t taste that good. It was bland and had a weird texture.
I bet I am really selling this to you now!
But it turns out, the coconut oil that I was using went bad before the expiration date. Like, it smelled awful, and the color was off but I thought that it would be fine if I masked it with maple syrup and chocolate. Yeah, that didn’t work out so well.
So I went on Amazon and found this highly rated coconut oil to make these bars a second time, and it made all the difference. Just another reason that I am obsessed with Amazon shopping. You will at least know if you are getting something good or not based on the rating. If only we could set up grocery stores this way. But next time, I am going to triple check my expiration dates.
These Healthy Bounty Bars taste like the original bounty bars, but with less sugar and a whole lot better for you. So if you are a coconut lover like me, you are going to love these keto bounty bars.
Healthy Bounty Bars Ingredients
You are 4 simple ingredients away from making these homemade vegan bounty bars. All you need to make this recipe is:
- virgin coconut oil (make sure it is GOOD quality, and not expired!)
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- pure maple syrup
- vegan chocolate chips
Tips & Variations
Switch up the chocolate. I love using dark chocolate on these delicious vegan bounty bars, but milk chocolate also works well for the chocolate coating. Just make sure that it is dairy-free chocolate if you wanted to keep these coconut chocolate bars vegan.
Storing these bars. You can store these chocolate coconut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These bars also freeze well, and can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Experiment with different sweeteners. Don’t have organic maple syrup on hand? Replace it with yout favorite refined sugar free liquid sweetener, such as date syrup, agave syrup or coconut nectar.
Add your favorite toppings! It can be as simple as adding a pinch of salt on top, or some sprinkles. Make it your own! This homemade version will definitely taste better than the traditional bounty bar that you can buy in stores.
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And as always, if you try this Healthy Bounty Bars recipe, let me know! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on social media! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Healthy Bounty Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut oil, shredded coconut and maple syrup. Pour into the prepared pan, and refrigerate until hardened, around 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth. Pour on top of the hardened coconut layer. Refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened and cut into squares.
I love bounty bars and these homemade ones will be far better without all the shop bought crap added to them.
So true! Only 4 ingredients that you probably already have!
That looks like the perfect, healthy post-workout treat. I have to make up a batch of these for lifting days.
Agree! Let me know if you give it a go!
What a great sweet treat without any added sugar. These will be perfect for a potluck because everyone can enjoy these healthy bounty bars.
Yes! They would be great for that! Thanks Kelly 🙂
I’m going to serve these Healthy Bounty Bars for our snack today! My wife will love that these are vegan, paleo and gluten free. Thanks for sharing!
That makes me so happy! Thanks Dennis
I have been thinking about making these for the past week. I am just going to sub the maple syrup for a sugar free keto version. Thanks for another great recipe.
That sounds amazing! Hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
I love everything chocolate and coconut, so this is a big yes for me. Thanks for a great recipe!
Me too! Chocolate and coconut can’t be beat 🙂
Amazon to the rescue LOL! So glad it did, so you could finally share the recipe (and yes – worth the wait)! I love that these are so clean and simple … and so crazy-fast (yep – pretty much quicker than picking out a Netflix movie)! So much satisfying decadence so easily – yay!
Right?? So quick and easy 😉
Chocolate and coconut is an awesome combination. Best dessert option for a party.
Totally agree 🙂
Chocolate and coconut are the dream team for me! I love how simple they recipe is! Pinning for when I make Easter candy!
Yay! Let me know how it goes 🙂
I wish I could just pop in few bars just now. I love the chewy shredded fresh coconut. with a layer of chocolate on them make these even more irresistible.
Me too! It is one of my favourites 😉
Bounty bars has always been my favorite. I didn’t know i can make it at home with just few simple ingredients. Now I can’t wait to make these. Cheers for that!
You must give it a go! So good 🙂