These healthier homemade chocolate bars are so easy to make. They only need 3 basic ingredients and don’t require any refined sugar, dairy, or butter. The bars are easy to customize.

This homemade chocolate is incredibly simple to make. No special ingredients needed. You can make them as large bars or mini bars or other shapes. I especially like that they are made without refined sugar or dairy. While I often buy chocolate made without refined sugar or dairy, it can be very expensive and this is a cheaper and easier alternative.

Ingredients

  • Cocoa powder
  • Coconut oil
  • Maple syrup

Cocoa powder: I recommend using Dutch process cocoa powder which is less acidic and provides a richer chocolate flavor.

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is the key to the bars setting up without the need for cocoa butter. It can’t be substituted with another oil. Coconut oil turns into a solid when it is refrigerated, which is how the bars are able to set up.

Maple syrup: The chocolate is lightly sweetened with maple syrup.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate

  • Heat the coconut oil over the stove or in the microwave until melted. Whisk in the maple syrup. Add in the cocoa powder and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
  • Pour the mixture into chocolate candy bar molds. Place into the fridge until set.

Texture

These look just like regular chocolate bars and have a glossy finish when you pop them out of the molds. They taste like dark chocolate bars, but they will not have a firm, snappy texture because they are made with coconut oil instead of cocoa butter. The bars will need to be kept in the fridge because they will turn a little bit melty and soft if left out at room temperature too long. You can also place them in the freezer for a firmer texture.

Expert Tips

  • These bars have a rich dark chocolate flavor. I recommend using Dutch process cocoa. If you use natural cocoa, the bars will taste much more bitter.
  • You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil, but there will be a slight coconut flavor if you use unrefined coconut oil. The bars do need coconut oil and cannot be substituted with another oil. Coconut oil becomes a solid when it is refrigerated, which is how the bars are able to set up.
  • I made these as large full-sized bars, but you can use other silicone molds to make them other sizes and shapes.
  • You can double the recipe for more bars.

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Bars

This simple 3-Ingredient Chocolate Bar transforms pantry staples into glossy, homemade chocolate in just minutes. With healthier ingredients and adjustable sweetness, it sets into a rich, cocoa-forward bar that’s naturally dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Melt, whisk, chill — that’s it.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/118ml) coconut oil
  • 5 tbsp (2 1/2 fl oz/74ml) maple syrup, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Add the coconut oil to a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Warm over low heat (or microwave in 15-second bursts) until fully melted but not too hot.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the maple syrup until combined. Make sure your maple syrup is room temperature before adding. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into your silicone chocolate molds. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Pop out of molds and enjoy. Chocolate should be eaten soon after it is out of the refrigerator. It does get a little melty and soft if left out at room temperature. Keep uneaten chocolate stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • I used these silicone chocolate molds.* The recipe as written will make 2 large chocolate bars (6.3 x 3.1 x 0.4 inch) using these molds. The set includes 4 molds so you can also double the recipe to make 4 large bars.
  • I used Rodelle Dutch process cocoa powder.*
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
  • Estimated nutrition assumes 1 serving is 1/6 of one large bar.
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, NET CARBS: 6
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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