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Homemade Chocolate Bars (Dairy Free)

March 27, 2013 by Hannah Healy, Updated October 27, 2016 29 Comments

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I almost always have these homemade chocolate bars in my freezer. It’s great to have around if I want a little square of dark chocolate, but don’t want a store-bought one loaded with processed sugar and preservatives! This chocolate bar can also make a great gift. You can wrap it in wax paper and give it away to friends, just try to keep it cool because if it’s too hot it can melt!

Homemade Chocolate Bars:

1/4 cup coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered palm sugar

1. To powder the palm sugar, blend in a coffee grinder. It will make a finer powdered sugar version of the coarse palm sugar. It is important to powder the sugar in this recipe. If it’s too coarse it won’t distribute evenly.
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2. In a double boiler melt coconut oil under medium heat. Add cocoa powder and palm sugar to the double boiler and mix well with the coconut oil. It should result in a smooth chocolate sauce like consistency.

IMG_23643. Line a standard sized loaf pan with wax paper. The chocolate will make a different amount of bars depending on how thick you want it to be. You can freeze several loaf pans at a time and make a few thin bars or 1 or 2 thicker bars. Pour chocolate into loaf pan and put into freezer.

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4. It won’t take very long for the bar to freeze maybe 15-30 minutes. However, if you do want there to be lines on the bar so it breaks into squares like in the picture, take the chocolate out of the freezer a little less than halfway through, so it is slightly hard, but not fully hardened. Then, take a knife and cut the lines in the bar. If you forget to take the chocolate out of the freezer before it completely hardens (Like me! Oops!) you can heat a knife over fire or under very hot water and cut lines in the chocolate.

5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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  1. Sharon says

    February 13, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Since I am on a ketogenic diet & also dairy free I was wondering if powdered Swerve would work as the sweetener. Otherwise this sounds like a perfect chocolate snack

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      February 14, 2018 at 10:22 am

      I haven’t tried it, but if you do, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Could butter be used instead of coconut oil… Like I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter?

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    • Hannah of Healy Eats Real says

      March 2, 2015 at 10:53 am

      No, I would never recommend using “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”. It is full of unhealthy processed oils. You can read more about healthy oils here: http://healyeatsreal.com/5-cooking-oils-think-healthybut-arent/

      Reply
  3. Pyra-Danny says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I recently had to go dairy-free too. Have you tried adding anything crunchy to the Chocolate? (Ex: I LOVE Chocolate bars with a little crunch to it like Kit-Kats or Nestle Crunch) But no nuts because I’m allergic. I’m curious because I think if you add ‘crunchy stuff’ to the melted Chocolate before it hardens then the ‘crunchy stuff’ might get all soft and not crunchy anymore. Suggestions?

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    August 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Do you measure the palm sugar before or after you grind it?

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  5. Kim says

    May 20, 2014 at 10:57 am

    We recently found out that our 5 year old is allergic to dairy. He has been really sad about not being able to have chocolate. I licked the spoon when I was done making this and it tasted like real chocolate to me. He’s going to be so excited. 🙂

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    • Healy Eats Real says

      May 20, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Aww! So glad to hear that! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Hi! I wanted to make a meltable chocolate that is dairy free and nut free. We have both allergies in our family. Is there an oil you would suggest substituting for the coconut oil? I have pressed palm oil (a natural dairy free shortening substitute), but it’s the consistency of shortening. It does melt, so not sure if I could use that or if you have a suggestion for another oil (vegetable oil or something else that might work better?).
    Thanks!

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    • Lauren says

      January 7, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Hmm, I may have just answered my own question… I think I remember my sister in law telling me the other day that she’s been using coconut oil a lot and that it’s the consistency of shortening but meltable. So maybe I can use my pressed palm oil?

      Reply
  7. Deborah Davis says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I am in chocolate vegan heaven! I can’t wait to make these healthy, easy chocolate bars. I usually avoid sweets, but these are actually kind of good for you! Glad I found you on VGN and Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways.

    Reply
  8. Halima says

    September 25, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Can I use cacao instead of cocoa?

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    • Healy Real Food Vegetarian says

      September 25, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Yes

      Reply
      • Halima says

        September 25, 2013 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
  9. April @ A Simple Life says

    September 7, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    These are now our family’s favorite “candy”!

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    • Healy Real Food Vegetarian says

      September 7, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      Awesome! I usually have some in the freezer and take out a square when I want a little something sweet 🙂

      Reply
  10. jaja says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    hi jz wanna know if i can use this in baking or in any desserts that requires chocolate

    Reply
  11. angel says

    July 24, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Could I use raw sugar?

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    • Healy Real Food Vegetarian says

      July 24, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      I think that would work, just make sure you powder it, like in the instructions.

      Reply
  12. Healy Real Food Vegetarian says

    July 12, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Yep, palm sugar and coconut sugar are the same thing 🙂

    Reply
  13. Katrina says

    July 12, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Just changed from refined to unrefined sugar and so far (besides honey and agave) I only have coconut sugar. Do you think that would work? I’ve been wondering if any of those sugars can be pulverized to make a powdered sugar.

    Reply
  14. cool pair says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Does it make dark chocolate?

    Reply
  15. Hannah says

    May 22, 2013 at 12:38 am

    This looks delish – Substitutes are definitely going to be required for any vegetarians (who are so due to ethics or environment) as Palm Sugar is a big no-no, unfortunately – as i’m sure it’s widespread damage isn’t reflected in its taste 🙂

    Reply
  16. Briana says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Can you use raw honey instead of palm sugar?

    Reply
    • Briana says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      Nevermind the question 🙂 I just made some with raw honey and it tastes excellent!!! It’s in the freezer setting up right now.

      Reply
      • Heather says

        April 6, 2013 at 1:29 pm

        How much honey did you use?

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  17. Katie @ Girl Meets Nourishment says

    March 29, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    This look fantastic! I am going to try to make them this evening for a special treat. You know, chocolate is the best way to kick off the weekend! 😉

    -Katie

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    • Healy Real Food Vegetarian says

      March 29, 2013 at 4:57 pm

      Hope you enjoy them Katie!

      Reply
  18. Sabastian Seahorn says

    March 28, 2013 at 9:21 am

    i want this now!!!

    Reply

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