Cooking with Chef Lucy – Chocolate Coconut Bars

 Improve your digestive system which also boosts your immune system

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz presents how to make coconut chocolate bars, a healthy alternative frozen dessert.

Ingredients:

• ½ cups dairy-free unsweetened plain thick coconut Yogurt.​

• ⅓ cup creamy cashew butter ​

• 2 tbsp maple syrup ​

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract​

• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips , melted (can melt with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil to avoid burning)​

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup, mix well until smooth and combined.​

• Spread the yogurt mixture onto the prepared plastic baking bases and use a spatula to spread evenly.​

• Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 3 hours or until the yogurt is firm.​

• Melt the chocolate chips (with ½ teaspoon coconut oil) in a heat-safe bowl in a double-boiler or microwave in 20-30 second increments until melted and smooth. 

You can also get creative and make popsicles.