Coconut Rough is made with only four ingredients and is the easiest of recipes to make. You can change the flavours by adding raspberries, peppermint or orange essential oil.
I fondly remember eating coconut rough when I was a kid, As well as with redskins, toffee apples, mint patties, life savers, paddle pops and tons of other sugary treats.
These days, I try to keep these types of sweets away from my children. It does make me feel a bit sad, but with the evidence is in!
They are packed full of sugar and other processed crap that can lead to many behavioural and health issues.
I admit that recreating redskins and toffee apples might be a bit of a challenge. But coconut rough is one treat that I have realised I can totally make into a healthier version.
It is really easy to whip up and is made with only four ingredients, and best of all, both my kids LOVE it. So they don’t need to miss out after all.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS
- Shredded organic coconut
- Coconut oil
- Cacao powder
- Sweetener – either rice malt syrup, pure maple syrup OR to make it Keto use organic liquid stevia
ESSENTIAL OILS
You can also add essential oils to your coconut rough to change up the flavours.
First, I started adding peppermint essential oil to make my minty coconut rough. Then I created my jaffa coconut rough using wild orange essential oil.
There are a bunch of other food grade oils that you could also use to flavour your coconut rough including cinnamon, spearmint, tangerine and mandarin.
MAKING COCONUT ROUGH KETO FRIENDLY
I have been making a keto and low carb high fat version by substituting the maple syrup/rice malt syrup with liquid stevia.
However, it is really important that you do not use much liquid stevia. 1/4 teaspoon should be enough or maximum 1/2 teaspoon as stevia can have a bitter aftertaste. So if you add to much to your recipe you may ruin the taste.
DO YOU OWN A THERMOMIX?
I have also included the Thermomix method for all you thermi lovers!
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THERMOMIX RECIPE
Coconut Rough - Thermomix Version
It is really easy to whip up and is made with only four ingredients, and best of all, both my kids LOVE it. So they don't need to miss out after all.
Ingredients
- 110 grams coconut oil
- 2 - 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup or pure maple syrup OR to make it Keto add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon organic liquid stevia (depending on your sweetness level) instead
- 60 grams cacao powder
- 100 grams shredded organic coconut
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil to the thermomix bowl and melt for 1.30 mins / 100 C / speed 2.
- Next add the sweetener and mix for 5 seconds / speed 4.
- Then, whisk in the cacao powder for 10 seconds / speed 5.
- Place the shredded coconut on a lined baking tray and pour the chocolate mixture over the top, ensuring that the coconut is evenly coated.
- Place in the freezer for 30 - 60 minutes to set.
Notes
The cook time does not allow the time for the coconut rough to set in the freezer, approximately 30-60 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
30Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 61 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 10mg Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 1g
Debbie says
Does the sweetener need to be liquid? Can I use powdered stevia?
Vanessa Vickery says
yes you can. Just make sure you mix it through the coconut oil and cacao powder really well.
Jodie says
So easy and delicious (although I must admit my first attempt I was multi-tasking and burnt the coconut) This was my first time ever of using Cacoa(it’s been in the pantry patiently waiting) I actually made this for my partner (I’m not big on chocolate) but I’ve eaten more than him! I did however substitute with honey as I was out of maple syrup, I kept the amount at 2Tbsp and it’s not overwhelmingly sweet, perfect little treat, I’ve just left it whole in the freezer and break pieces off (I think I spread mine thinner and it’s easy to just break off) Can’t wait to try peppermint!
Vanessa Vickery says
It is so yummy and such an easy treat to make!!
Frank lee says
3 tablespoons maple syrup or rice malt syrup. So exactly how is this ‘sugar free.’
Vanessa Vickery says
HI Frank, it is sugar free when you don’t add the honey maple syrup as per my instructions 🙂
Monique Walkinshaw says
I can’t wait to make these. I was just wondering if there was a reason, the step to toast the coconut was left out of the Thermomix method?
Thanks
Vanessa Vickery says
HI Monique, because you can make it both ways and most of the time now I just make it without toasting the coconut. So when I wrote the thermomix method, I had been making coconut rough without toasting the coconut. I will need to update both recipes to include that as an optional step. IT is good either way 🙂
Stacey says
Hi, just wondering if you use cocoa, does this make it not dairy free/keto, I am new to the game sorry! Still learning
Vanessa Vickery says
Cacao is dairy free! pure cocoa will be dairy free also
Judy says
I’ve made this before and also made one without the coconut and used roasted slivered almonds instead. Was delicious and actually preferred this.
Vanessa Vickery says
Sounds good!! You could call it almond rough I guess!!
Michelle Slender says
Hi could you tell me how long it lasts?
Vanessa Vickery says
As I keep mine in the freezer, it will last for weeks.
kaitlyn says
This looks amazing! Just wondering.. when making it keto, what would the carb count of each piece be?
Vanessa Vickery says
Sorry I don’t have a carb count on my recipes. It is something I am looking at though.