Keto Friendly Coconut Bars

This high-fat keto-friendly snack is simple and easy to make. It’s for when you need a boost of fat to fill you up.

It reminds me of the filling for a Mounds bar. If desired, one could also drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup on top.

These are cool-weather treats. I would not carry them in temperatures above 65°, as they will get soft and potentially melt.

DO NOT LET DOGS EAT THESE!

Keto Coconut Bars

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces (3 cups) shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup coconut oil, melted, then measured
• ¼ cup monk fruit “maple” syrup
• Pinch sea salt

Directions:

Line an 8×8″ glass baking pan with parchment paper.

Melt the coconut oil in a glass measuring cup (30 seconds or less in the microwave will melt it).

Add the coconut to a medium mixing bowl.

Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt to the coconut. Using a spatula, stir until well mixed.

Scrape into the pan, press flat with the spatula. Take a bit of parchment paper, and use it to press down firmly with your palm to further pack the coconut down.

Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then cut into small pieces.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze.

To carry on the trail, pack it into snack-size zip-top bags.

These are very rich, so a small bite goes far.

Notes:

Monkfruit sweeteners can have a “cooling effect” on some people, giving the same feeling as when you eat mint products.

ALWAYS keep monkfruit-sweetened items far from dogs. Alcohol sweeteners are deadly to dogs.

Last but not least, if you are not used to monk fruit-type sweeteners, they can cause gas/tummy issues in some people as they get used to them—it stops over time. So just know that. And don’t overdo the treats—they should be a treat to give you a boost of energy.

~Sarah