Homemade Chocolate Candy Bar?

nomorehc · 01-16-2009, 07:07 PM

I keep hearing about "bark" a homemade low carb candy bar made with coconut oil and cocoa.

Can anyone who is expert at making this share some good recipes?

The Chocoperfection type bars are just too expensive for me at this time.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Charski · 01-16-2009, 08:02 PM

Chocolate 'bark' with coconut oil

nomorehc · 01-17-2009, 07:49 AM

Wow! Thank you Charski!

JoniBGoode · 01-17-2009, 12:15 PM

They aren't bars, but Kevin in PA also has recipes for chocolate truffles and a simple chocolate (or peanutbutter) candy posted, that are da bomb!

MarblesLongGone · 01-17-2009, 12:23 PM

Use GOOD quality coconut oil, from the supplements aisle, not the cooking oil aisle, and there will be a world of difference. You can add some fiber powder if you are a believer in fiber. Add cocoa powder, and the sweetener of your choice. Fold in some nuts or berries for extra taste and texture.

ljguitar · 01-17-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomorehc

I keep hearing about "bark" a homemade low carb candy bar made with coconut oil and cocoa.

Hi nomo...
Our recipe is:
2 cups Coconut oil barely melted (but melted)
2/3 to 1 full cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup coacoa powder
1/2 cup Erythritol (or other sweetener to taste)

I blend ours with a hand blender (wand).
Blend all these together - if it congeals before combining, just put it in micro and bring it up to temp till it barely melts (30 seconds to 1 minute)
Add Splenda to taste after the rest are blended...I start with the Erythritol and fine-tune with Splenda
Pour into two 6 inch Square Gladware containers about an inch deep
Cool for 30-45 minutes in fridge.
Remove and cut score lines in a grid format in the partially setup chocolate so it will more easily break into approx 1'' squares later

More cream - lighter and more like milk chocolate (ours never approaches being that mellow even with a full cup of cream), less cream will be more dark chocolaty.

Hope this adds to the mix of recipes here...

carbkinky · 01-17-2009, 04:57 PM

I like to use my silicone muffin pan!! Pop right out!

Tyl · 01-17-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi nomo...
Our recipe is:
2 cups Coconut oil barely melted (but melted)
2/3 to 1 full cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup coacoa powder
1/2 cup Erythritol (or other sweetener to taste)

I blend ours with a hand blender (wand).
Blend all these together - if it congeals before combining, just put it in micro and bring it up to temp till it barely melts (30 seconds to 1 minute)
Add Splenda to taste after the rest are blended...I start with the Erythritol and fine-tune with Splenda
Pour into two 6 inch Square Gladware containers about an inch deep
Cool for 30-45 minutes in fridge.
Remove and cut score lines in a grid format in the partially setup chocolate so it will more easily break into approx 1'' squares later

More cream - lighter and more like milk chocolate (ours never approaches being that mellow even with a full cup of cream), less cream will be more dark chocolaty.

Hope this adds to the mix of recipes here...

i wonder how this would taste with almond milk...i've never added anything but cocoa powder and sweetner to my coconut oil...

ljguitar · 01-17-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chantyl03

i wonder how this would taste with almond milk...i've never added anything but cocoa powder and sweetner to my coconut oil...

Hi chanty...
I believe the reason the heavy cream works so well is the high fat content of the cream.

If I added water, it would separate in the candy and ruin it. Though I've not looked at our current box of Almond Milk (in the fridge) it doesn't appear to be fatty enough for coconut bark...and is a bit watery.

If you decide to try it, please let us know how it works.

Tyl · 01-17-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi chanty...
I believe the reason the heavy cream works so well is the high fat content of the cream.

If I added water, it would separate in the candy and ruin it. Though I've not looked at our current box of Almond Milk (in the fridge) it doesn't appear to be fatty enough for coconut bark...and is a bit watery.

If you decide to try it, please let us know how it works.

that makes a LOT of sense! darn!

halldot · 01-25-2009, 07:45 AM

Larry - this looks almost like it has a truffle consistency. Can't wait to try it!! I have tried the bark, but this looks so much more "sinful"!!

Thanks!

claymate · 02-10-2009, 02:46 PM

I have some of the Homemade Choco Candy Bar stuff in the fridge now!! I can't wait to have a piece when I watch American Idol tonight!

inspirit · 05-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Bumping to share these fabulous candy bar recipes that I found here.

MichelleM · 03-03-2010, 06:05 AM

hey Larry.. do you have the carb and calorie count of that recipe?

Per PIECE? hehe

MsWoods · 03-03-2010, 12:22 PM

Larry I didn't realize your recipe was so easy. I must get hwc and make some.

luvsmokymtns · 03-03-2010, 01:55 PM

Subscribe, YUM !!

Sweeteater · 03-03-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi nomo...
Our recipe is:
2 cups Coconut oil barely melted (but melted)
2/3 to 1 full cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup coacoa powder
1/2 cup Erythritol (or other sweetener to taste)

I blend ours with a hand blender (wand).
Blend all these together - if it congeals before combining, just put it in micro and bring it up to temp till it barely melts (30 seconds to 1 minute)
Add Splenda to taste after the rest are blended...I start with the Erythritol and fine-tune with Splenda
Pour into two 6 inch Square Gladware containers about an inch deep
Cool for 30-45 minutes in fridge.
Remove and cut score lines in a grid format in the partially setup chocolate so it will more easily break into approx 1'' squares later

More cream - lighter and more like milk chocolate (ours never approaches being that mellow even with a full cup of cream), less cream will be more dark chocolaty.

Hope this adds to the mix of recipes here...

this looks REALLY good, smooth and creamy!

Getting there!!! · 03-03-2010, 02:22 PM

That looks toooo good!!!!!!!

Pam · 03-08-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi nomo...
Our recipe is:
2 cups Coconut oil barely melted (but melted)
2/3 to 1 full cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup coacoa powder
1/2 cup Erythritol (or other sweetener to taste)

I blend ours with a hand blender (wand).
Blend all these together - if it congeals before combining, just put it in micro and bring it up to temp till it barely melts (30 seconds to 1 minute)
Add Splenda to taste after the rest are blended...I start with the Erythritol and fine-tune with Splenda
Pour into two 6 inch Square Gladware containers about an inch deep
Cool for 30-45 minutes in fridge.
Remove and cut score lines in a grid format in the partially setup chocolate so it will more easily break into approx 1'' squares later

More cream - lighter and more like milk chocolate (ours never approaches being that mellow even with a full cup of cream), less cream will be more dark chocolaty.

Hope this adds to the mix of recipes here...

Larry....do you use powdered "E" or granular?

CreekWatcher · 03-08-2010, 11:47 AM

subcribing

CarolynF · 03-08-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam

Larry....do you use powdered "E" or granular?

I'm making this in about 3 minutes and I'm going to powder my E in my Bullet.
granulated doesn't melt unless there is lots of warm liquid involved.

I will taste it as I go to add more sweetener..

Thanks for the recipe.

dawnyama · 03-09-2010, 09:12 AM

This does look fabulous!! I cannot wait to try!! Thanks for the pics Larry!!!

01-16-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
nomorehc Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 25 Gallery: nomorehc WOE: Just Eating Low Carb Food-No Counting Grams Start Date: 1/16/09	Homemade Chocolate Candy Bar? I keep hearing about "bark" a homemade low carb candy bar made with coconut oil and cocoa. Can anyone who is expert at making this share some good recipes? The Chocoperfection type bars are just too expensive for me at this time. Thanks in advance for your help.

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01-16-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,801 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Chocolate 'bark' with coconut oil

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nomorehc Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 25 Gallery: nomorehc WOE: Just Eating Low Carb Food-No Counting Grams Start Date: 1/16/09	Wow! Thank you Charski!

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JoniBGoode Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 480 Gallery: JoniBGoode Stats: 21 lbs gone forever! WOE: Almost Atkins Start Date: Aug. 21, 2008	They aren't bars, but Kevin in PA also has recipes for chocolate truffles and a simple chocolate (or peanutbutter) candy posted, that are da bomb!

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MarblesLongGone Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,805 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 273/214/188 6'0" WOE: Grain-free, sugar-free, real foods Start Date: 2010 (I have years of weight data recorded)	Use GOOD quality coconut oil, from the supplements aisle, not the cooking oil aisle, and there will be a world of difference. You can add some fiber powder if you are a believer in fiber. Add cocoa powder, and the sweetener of your choice. Fold in some nuts or berries for extra taste and texture.

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carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 736 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 138/159/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	I like to use my silicone muffin pan!! Pop right out!

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halldot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida (Tampa Bay area) Posts: 241 Gallery: halldot Stats: fat/still fat/130 WOE: atkins Start Date: restarted induction 1/2006	Larry - this looks almost like it has a truffle consistency. Can't wait to try it!! I have tried the bark, but this looks so much more "sinful"!! Thanks!

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claymate Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Martinsville, VA Posts: 64 Gallery: claymate Stats: 226/209/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb. 2 2009	I have some of the Homemade Choco Candy Bar stuff in the fridge now!! I can't wait to have a piece when I watch American Idol tonight!

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inspirit Guest Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40 Gallery: inspirit WOE: Glycemic Load Diet-Lacto Ovo Vegetarian Start Date: 5/25/09	Bumping to share these fabulous candy bar recipes that I found here.

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Getting there!!! Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,148 Gallery: Getting there!!! Stats: 252/116/105 5'6 WOE: Stillmans QWL/Dukan Start Date: 1 November 2008	That looks toooo good!!!!!!!

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