Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars
Ingredients
Base
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Coconut layer
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 18-24 almonds
Top layer
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- Sea salt (optional)
Preparation
Line a loaf or bread pan with parchment paper
Melt the ingredients for the base layer, then evenly spread it across the bottom of the pan. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until mostly hardened but not totally solid so that the coconut layer can attach better
Blend the coconut layer ingredients (besides almonds) until coconut flakes are very small pieces. Evenly spread across the bottom layer
Make 3 rows of almonds - 2 close together, then a little bit of space and 2 more close together. For 9 bars use 18 almonds; for 12 bars use 24 almonds
Melt the ingredients for the top layer. Pour over the top and tilt the pan side to side to spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired
Freeze for about 30 minutes and enjoy
