How long do these coconut bars stay fresh?

In the refrigerator, the coconut bars will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container, and in the freezer, you can even store them for up to 2 months.

Can I use a different yogurt instead of Activia?

Yes, any Greek or plain yogurt works, but with Activia fiber you immediately get extra fiber and good bacteria on top of that.

Why do you use a minimum of 70% chocolate?

The higher the cocoa percentage, the less sugar and added fats the chocolate contains, ensuring the bar remains a truly healthy snack.

Can I make these bounty bars without the chocolate coating?

Sure, then you just have coconut balls instead of Bounty bars. They're still a bit healthier, but less Bounty-like, of course.

Can I make the bars vegan?

Yes, use a plant-based yogurt with fiber or replace it with coconut yogurt with oatmeal, and use dark chocolate without milk powder.

Healthy bounty bars

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It's incredibly satisfying to always have healthy snacks in your fridge or freezer. Homemade snacks are just so much better because you know exactly what's in them. No junk, just genuinely good ingredients. This time, I'm making my healthy bounty bars, which give you extra fiber and good bacteria, combined with shredded coconut and a layer of dark chocolate. With only four ingredients in the filling, you have a snack that's just as delicious as the real bar, but without unnecessary sugars.

And for all you Bounty Lovers, be sure to also try my healthy coconut-oatmeal cookies!

It's incredibly satisfying to always have healthy snacks in your fridge or freezer. Homemade snacks are just so much better because you know exactly what's in them. No junk, just genuinely goo ...

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 6 bars

For the coconut filling
2 pots of Activia with fiber
150 g desiccated coconut
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate layer
250 g dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa), melted

2 pots of Activia with fiber
150 g desiccated coconut
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate layer
250 g dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa), melted

Preparation method

How do you make this?

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Mix the Activia, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract thoroughly until you have a cohesive, sticky mixture.

Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and shape them into bars with your hands, resembling a real Bounty bar.

Place the bars on a plate lined with baking paper and let them set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or put them in the freezer if you want quicker results.

Melt the dark chocolate au bain-marie or in the microwave.

Dip the bars in the melted chocolate, let them drain well, and place them back on the plate.

Tap the side of a fork gently into the chocolate 4 to 5 times on each bar to create the typical striped pattern.

Put the bars back in the refrigerator and let the chocolate harden completely for about an hour before eating them.

Tips

I always use chocolate with a minimum of 70% cocoa, so the bar stays truly healthy without too many added sugars and fats.
You can also replace coconut with grated almonds and chia seeds, for example.
Want to make them extra decadent? Sprinkle the bars with a pinch of Maldon salt just before the chocolate completely hardens.
In the refrigerator: up to 4-5 days in an airtight container.
In the freezer: perfect for storing up to 2 months, ideal for always having a healthy snack on hand. Simply let them come to room temperature for 5-10 minutes after taking them out of the freezer.