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Dark Chocolate Almond Joy Candy Bars: A Keto-Friendly, Homemade Treat


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

🥥 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
🍬 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
🥥 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
🌰 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
🌰 14 whole almonds
🍫 Chocolate Coating:
🍫 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
🥥 1 ounce cocoa butter or coconut oil


Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream until boiling, then simmer for 2-3 minutes while whisking.
3. Stir in the sweetener and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
4. Remove from heat, mix in shredded coconut and almond extract, and cool for 15 minutes.
5. Scoop 1 tbsp of the mixture onto the baking sheet, shape into ovals, and press an almond on top. Freeze for 1 hour.
6. Melt chocolate and cocoa butter together until smooth.
7. Dip each bar in the melted chocolate, remove excess, and place back on the baking sheet.
8. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Enjoy!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 minutes, Servings: 14 bars, Calories: 169, Net Carbs: 3g, Fats: 17g, Protein: 2g