Coconut Chocolate Bars
I was at the supermarket the other day standing in front of the chocolate bar shelves, quietly scrutinizing every product, trying to find a coconut-chocolate bar—my favorite. Right next to me stood a boxy fifty-something lady who was also there for a long time, very engulfed in her search endeavor. After about five minutes of silent gazing at the shelves, I think she kind of felt like she had to explain herself and, truthfully, I was starting to feel the same way too for fear of looking weird. She diffidently said: “I’m looking for a coconut chocolate bar I bought the other day; they don’t seem to carry it anymore. I love coconut with chocolate.” I excitedly replied “me too! I’m actually here looking for the same thing!”
We both smiled.
Gluten-free Coconut Chocolate Bars
Makes 12 bars
7 tablespoons butter, melted (or ¾ cup canola oil)
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup agave syrup (or 3/4 cup sugar)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup millet flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling the cake
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rectangular 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
In an electric mixer, beat the butter and cocoa powder. Add the agave syrup, eggs, almond extract, salt, millet flour, baking soda and baking powder. Beat again. Fold in the coconut.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes. Cool the cake completely before cutting into bars.
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Nadji — 06/08/2010 @ 10:03 pm
Voilà une barre que je dégusterai avec plaisir.
A bientôt.
Cinnamon-Girl — 06/08/2010 @ 11:49 pm
What a funny coincidence! I'm kind of glad you didn't find it…otherwise it might not have led to these very rich and delicious looking bars!
El — 06/09/2010 @ 1:57 am
Who doesn't love chocolate and coconut. These look fantastic!!
Dana — 06/09/2010 @ 2:56 am
Millet flour is gluten free? Good to know!
You learn something every day I guess.
elra — 06/09/2010 @ 4:07 am
Oh, I really like the addition of coconut in this delicious bars.
Asteri — 06/09/2010 @ 6:15 am
WOW! Delicious :)
Joanne — 06/09/2010 @ 11:16 am
What serendipity! I've never seen a coconut-chocolate bar…but I will be looking out for one at the grocery store!
These brownie bars look amazing. They are definitely going on my to-make list.
Caffettiera — 06/09/2010 @ 11:18 am
What a funny story. Me too, I spend hours scrutinizing supermarket shelves (that's one of the reasons why I just prefer markets or stores where you can actually ask someone.. ). I hope your chocolate&coconut bars come back, but I'm glad they disappeared for a while, since they inspired you with this recipe!
Lucy — 06/09/2010 @ 11:27 am
This story made me smile :) And these bars…well they made me hungry! Delish.
Anonymous — 06/09/2010 @ 11:53 am
Sounds yummy.
I love that you are baking some gluten free.
Carla and Michael — 06/09/2010 @ 11:58 am
Lovely bars. Never used millet flour before though.
rebekka — 06/09/2010 @ 12:14 pm
Coconut and chocolate. Perfection.
♥peachkins♥ — 06/09/2010 @ 1:26 pm
I love coconut!
Fimère — 06/09/2010 @ 3:48 pm
une barre qui fera l'unanimité chez moi, j'adore
bonne journée
The Diva on a Diet — 06/09/2010 @ 4:26 pm
How funny that you were both looking for the same thing! No doubt these scrumptious looking bars satisfied your craving … they look incredible!
Barbara — 06/09/2010 @ 5:12 pm
Super recipe, Nisrine. So glad you made them from scratch and did not find them in a box! :)
I have never used agave syrup. I'm anxious to try it.
Rachana Kothari — 06/09/2010 @ 8:54 pm
I loved the addition of coconut to these chocolate bars! delicious!
laura — 06/10/2010 @ 1:24 am
These look delicious – almond, coconut, and chocolate sound gorgeous together.
myfrenchkitchen — 06/10/2010 @ 8:34 am
Isn't a supermarket a great place…apart from always meeting friends there and blocking the aisles with some good o0ld chatting, we always meet new people with common einterests and block the aisles too by sharing those! these chocolate bars look divine…and quick and easy AND gluten free…I'm in a chocolate craze lately…
ronelle x
eleni — 06/10/2010 @ 5:45 pm
Oh I love millet… it is very nutritious and these bars look deliciously yummy!!
Anonymous — 06/11/2010 @ 1:06 pm
Can you use rice flour instead of millet? Also do you have recipes with medjool dates?
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE — 06/11/2010 @ 1:20 pm
Yum, yum, tum! Only my two favorite things rolled into one!
Nisrine Merzouki — 06/11/2010 @ 1:32 pm
Anonymous, yes you may use rice flour. I have tried it before with 1/2 cup rice flour and 1/2 cup tapioca flour. I have two recipes with dates and a third one coming next week:
http://www.dinnersanddreams.net/2010/04/gorgonzola-and-pecan-stuffed-dates.html
http://www.dinnersanddreams.net/2010/03/date-and-cashew-smoothie.html
Rosa's Yummy Yums — 06/11/2010 @ 11:59 pm
Those bars look delicious! Chocolate and coconut, a wonderful combo!
Cheers,
Rosa
Kerstin — 06/13/2010 @ 5:15 am
Coconut and chocolate are such a winning combination – these look fabulous!
Deborah — 06/14/2010 @ 2:51 am
How funny that you were both looking for the same thing -it must have been so good! These bars look amazing!
Magic of Spice — 06/15/2010 @ 11:01 pm
These look so good!
Foodessa — 06/16/2010 @ 1:00 am
I appreciate the fact that both millet flour and the agave nectar has been integrated in this treat. Recipe looks very promising.
BTW…it was nice having a visit from you…it permitted me to discover your blog.
Flavourful wishes, Claudia
Sophie — 12/04/2010 @ 3:49 pm
I just made them & they were easy to make & they tasted just FABULOUS!!!!
I surely will make them again soon,..Because I love gf millet flour & these are also good for you too!
Nisrine Merzouki — 12/04/2010 @ 3:55 pm
Sophie–I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I love millet too!