Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

Are you looking for a low carb dessert? These chocolate coconut squares remind me of one of my favourite treats which are chocolate cornflakes. If you love chocolate cornflakes and are trying to reduce carbs in your diet, then these chocolate coconut squares are a great alternative.

As long as they are cut into 16 squares, each square contains 169 calories and 5.1g carbohydrate. So, if you’re following a low carb diet then they are perfect to satisfy a sweet tooth. They’re so delicious that I would make them whether or not I’m on a low carb diet.

The chocolate coconut squares are so quick and easy to prepare and there is no baking involved so you can have them prepared and ready to eat within a short time. They are made using dark chocolate and desiccated coconut. The dark chocolate gives these coconut squares a rich flavour and the coconut give these treats a crunchy texture. They are perfect for a quick snack or a low carb after dinner dessert. The only problem you will have is making sure you stick to only eating one.

Ingredients for Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

• 200g dark chocolate - chopped (around 70% cocoa solids)
• 50g unsalted butter (soft at room temperature)
• 200g desiccated coconut

How to Make Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Squares

1. Line an 8 x 8 baking tin with parchment paper with enough parchment to hang over the edges of the tin. Set the tin aside.

2. To a heatproof bowl, add the chocolate and butter and place the bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. Ensure the bowl fits into the saucepan but the bottom of the bowl shouldn’t touch the water. Stir the chocolate and butter whilst they are melting. You can also melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave.

3. Once the butter and chocolate have melted, remove the bowl from the saucepan and pour in the desiccated coconut. Combine them together until all the coconut is coated in chocolate.

4. Tip the mixture into the baking tin and use a spatula or palette knife to press the mixture tightly into the tin. Use the palette knife to smooth the mixture. You can also do this with the back of a spoon.

5. Place the baking tin in the fridge for 1 hour to set. Once it has set, remove the whole square from the tin and cut into 16 squares. Do this by cutting the whole thing into 4 pieces then cut each piece into another 4 pieces. Time to enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• To keep these treats low carb, it is imperative you use chocolate with a minimum of 72% cocoa solids. The more cocoa solids a chocolate contains is the lower the carb content.
• I usually remove the butter from the fridge a few hours before making this recipe. This makes the butter easier to melt.

Nutrition

Calories	Fat	Saturates	Carbs
169kcal	14.9g	11.3g	5.1g
Sugars	Fibre	Protein	Salt
4.2g	1.4g	1.8g	0.07g

Storage

I usually store these chocolate coconut squares in an airtight container which I keep in the fridge. I usually consume them within a week but they can last for 2 weeks in the fridge. If the weather isnt't too hot, they can also be stored at room temperature.

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