No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars

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Rich chocolate and toasted coconut come together in these easy no-bake bars that require just five ingredients and minimal prep. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers unsweetened shredded coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 Dessert cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium heat, toast 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant; remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tbsp butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted, about 1-2 minutes total.
  3. Step 3: Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract and the toasted coconut into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  5. Step 5: Once set, lift bars out of the pan using parchment edges and cut into 12 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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