DIY Carob Coconut Oil Chocolate Bars

I LOVE chocolate, but it doesn’t always love me back. During the times it doesn’t agree with me and I need to cut it out, I turn to carob powder in place of cacao powder in recipes. My favorite thing is just a piece of dark chocolate though, so I was determined to start making myself carob bars. I ordered thin chocolate molds on Amazon and here we are. While super easy, I felt extra domestic making a homemade chocolate bar and you may too. Ha I was so excited when I tasted it and it was not lacking in any which way. I am a picky dark chocolate lover and these DIY Carob Coconut Oil “Chocolate” Bars are already a new favorite.

What is Carob Powder?

Carob powder is a cacao powder alternative that is caffeine-free, fat-free, contains great fiber, is good for digestion, and contains amazing antioxidants. If you’d rather though, you can swap for cacao powder instead. The Terrasoul Carob powder is the best tasting carob brand in my opinion.

If you have carob powder, you might like to try these other Carob recipes. Healthy Banana Carob Muffin Brownies. They truly are a cross between a muffin and a brownie and make a great packed snack too.

For dessert, try out these fudgy no-bake carob brownies.

Or this divine chocolate avocado pudding.

DIY Carob Coconut Oil Chocolate Bars Recipe:

DIY Carob Coconut Oil Chocolate Bars

I used one thinner chocolate mold with the below ingredients and the small remaining portion I just ate. You'll want to try some too. 🙂 Otherwise add a bit extra and make a second bar if desired. If you have a thicker mold, the below amount is probably perfect.

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Servings: 1 bar (might have a bit extra to eat depending on mold size)

Course: Dessert, Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 3 TBSP carob powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla powder
• optional sprinkle of sea salt or whatever else your heart desires

Method

 

1. After washing them, put the empty chocolate mold(s) in the freezer for a few hours or overnight. This step makes it easier to add the melted chocolate eventually.
2. In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil so that it’s warm but not hot. I do 20 seconds in the microwave to make this quickly.
3. Mix the melted coconut oil, carob powder, and vanilla powder really well.
4. Slowly pour in a frozen mold. I took a large Yetti ice pack and set the frozen mold on top of the ice pack on the counter. (I placed the ice pack over a towel). It helps harden the chocolate a bit before moving it to the freezer. However you choose to do this, make sure your mold is level.
5. Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes or so until firm enough to walk with and then carefully place it level in the freezer for 15 minutes. You could even place it on a small sheet pan as another idea.
6. After 15 minutes, carefully break the chocolate bar(s) out of the mold. Enjoy the deliciousness. Store at room temperature or in the fridge if it's hot.

Notes

Terrasoul Carob Powder is the best tasting one.

Native Vanilla Powder is really great in this.

Instagram Video of me making it. 

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