Step 1

Heat a saucepan on low heat and add coconut milk to the pan.

Step 2

Add in the coconut oil and coconut flakes, and stir letting it cook down a bit.

Step 3

Add in stevia drops and almond extract, stir and let it cook on low for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add in xanthan gum and stir.

Step 5

Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the coconut mixture into the pan. Press it out evenly over the parchment paper (1/2 inch thick) and let set in fridge for one hour.

Step 6

Pull out the parchment paper and cut the coconut bar into 12 even pieces.

Step 7

Optional: Place an almond on top and gently press down into center.

Step 8

Place almond joys in the freezer as you make the chocolate coating

Step 9

Chop the chocolate up and add to a microwave safe bowl.

Step 10

Add the coconut oil and stevia to the bowl and microwave until fully melted.

Step 11

Pull the almond joys out of the freezer and dip them into the chocolate coating either fully or partially coating them.

Step 12

Store in fridge and enjoy!