Homemade Healthy Dark Chocolate Bars

These homemade healthy chocolate bars are rich, silky, and deeply chocolaty with a touch of honeyed sweetness and flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Gently melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat, or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder until completely smooth, then add the honey, vanilla extract, fine sea salt, and almond butter if using. Whisk until glossy and fully combined.
3. Pour the chocolate mixture into a silicone chocolate bar mold or a small parchment-lined container, tapping it lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
4. Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top if desired.
5. Place the mold in the refrigerator or freezer and chill until fully set, about 30-60 minutes.
6. Unmold the chocolate bars and store them in the fridge for the best texture, especially in warm weather.

Tip: Make sure the honey is at room temperature and whisk thoroughly so it blends smoothly into the coconut oil for a glossy, evenly set chocolate.