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title: Peppermint Coconut Bounty Bars
description: These homemade peppermint coconut candy bars are a fun, better-for-you holiday treat. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
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# [Peppermint Coconut Bounty Bars](https://blog.joolies.com/peppermint-coconut-bounty-bars)

 Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) | Dec 3, 2020 10:04:02 PM

*These homemade peppermint coconut candy bars are a fun, better-for-you holiday treat. **Gluten-free, vegan**, and **refined sugar-free.***

The holiday season is in full swing and you might have caught yourself spending more time in the kitchen...and maybe spending more time eating sweets or just thinking about it🤣We sure have! So we've been recreating some classics into better-for-you versions, sweetened 100% with natures candy (aka Joolies🌴). 

 

Bounty or Mound bars are the delicious chocolate candy, with a soft, sweet,  coconut filling🥥 but they're also loaded with refined sugar. We teamed up with [@munchingwithmariyah](https://www.instagram.com/munchingwithmariyah/) to bring you a festive holiday treat that's **vegan**, **gluten-free**, and **refined sugar-free! **You can check out Yasmeen's IG page [here](https://www.instagram.com/munchingwithmariyah/) and her blog [here](http://munchingwithmariyah.com/) for more delicious recipes😊

 

 

## Ingredients you'll need:

1. 1. **Gluten-Free Oats** 
            - This serves as the base for our bars. We recommend using quick or rolled oats. Some of our favorite gluten-free oat brands are [Thrive Market](https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-gluten-free-rolled-oats) and [Bob's Red Mill.](https://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-organic-quick-cooking-rolled-oats.html)If you are grain-free, feel free to substitute this out for another nut or coconut flakes.
     2. **Almonds** 
            - We recommend using raw almonds to avoid any added oils or salt! It also supports a healthy gut, Omega-3 levels, and help control blood sugar levels thanks to its slow-digesting properties 👏
     3. **Cocoa Powder** 
            - This is where we get our yummy chocolate flavor from, of course! You can substitute for raw cacao powder if needed, but it is a little bitter. Regardless, you'll get an [awesome pump of antioxidants!](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cocoa-powder-nutrition-benefits)
     4. [Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup ](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) 
            - The only *natural *sweetener needed. A decadent, vegan chocolate syrup that will remind you of indulgent Hersey's syrup. Plus, you still [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form!
     5. **Coconut Oil** 
            - You want this to be softened for the coconut filling, so *briefly* pop in the microwave (like 3-5 seconds).
     6. **Shredded Unsweetened Coconut** 
            - If you only have sweetened coconut on hand, just reduce the amount of date or maple syrup you add into the coconut layer.
     7. **Coconut Milk** 
            - An important part of the coconut layer! Be sure to use the full-fat version to get the creamy texture of a bounty bar we all love!
     8. **Peppermint Extract** 
            - All you need is a dash to get a hint of mint!  
     9. **Chocolate Chips** 
            - We recommend using a dark chocolate without fillers, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and stuff like that (it melts a whole ton easier without it and is much better for your health)! Some of our favorites are [Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels ](https://enjoylifefoods.com/collections/chocolate/products/dark-chocolate-morsels-3?variant=20209503928431)and [Hu dark chocolate gems 🍫](https://hukitchen.com/products/hu-gems?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb96HcW-RBoUWFqonvzELEbklffMeMyX0ZQbPq7d8VmCSvYwKDfCpWOwaAqwmEALw_wcB&interval=1&purchase_type=one-time&variant=31660162678857)

## How To Store

These peppermint coconut bars are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container and served chilled. They can be stored in the** fridge for up to a week**. 

You can also store the bars in the freezer within an airtight container. Lay them out on a sheet to initially freeze, then pop into a freezer-friendly container so they they won't stick to one another **for one months.**

If you make this holiday candy bar, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below! 

 

 

 

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