Keto coconut slice is an incredibly simple treat: just three ingredients and under five minutes of hands-on time. It’s one of the easiest keto snacks or desserts you can make at home — faster and fresher than any premade option from the store. If you want a quick, satisfying low-carb sweet, this recipe delivers.
A little story: when I first filmed recipes that used desiccated coconut, I mispronounced the ingredient as “desecrated,” which — amusingly — means to treat something sacred with violent disrespect. I clearly wasn’t trying to disrespect my kitchen, but the slip-up became a running joke. After a bit of cleanup (and some practice pronouncing “desiccated” correctly), I tested this refined version of the recipe using the proper ingredient and got delicious results.
This snack is reminiscent of classic coconut ice for anyone who remembers it. If you’ve tried coconut ice before, you’ll find these similar in taste and texture. If you haven’t, make a batch now — they’re so quick that you’ll be back in a few minutes to read the rest of the post. I’ll wait.
These photos are a bit moody and don’t do full justice to how good these are. I’ll be honest: once I finished photographing them I ate about five in a row. I don’t recommend you do the same unless you’re prepared to have none left for the week — they’re easy to overdo. Keep that in mind if you plan to pack them for work or snacks.
Recipe Tips:
I recently added a forum to the website where you can discuss recipe ideas, ask questions, and share improvements. It’s a useful place to chat about ingredient swaps — for example, if you need a dairy-free option — and to get suggestions from other home cooks.
Here are a few practical tips for this recipe: press the mixture into a loaf tin lined with parchment paper to shape it into a thick slab. Pop the tin into the freezer for about an hour — it doesn’t take long for the butter to firm up — then slice with a sharp knife for clean edges. If you like, gently rub the edges with your fingers to smooth them for a finished look, though that’s optional.
I store these in the freezer and enjoy them straight from the cold; they aren’t rock-hard and have a pleasant bite when frozen. They keep well and are convenient for grabbing as a quick, low-carb treat.
I hope you enjoy making these. If you make them, tag me on Instagram to show your results!
Recipe
Keto Coconut Slice
266kcal
FatForWeightLoss (Aaron Day)
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Desiccated Coconut Unsweetened
- 1/2 Cup Salted Butter Melted
- 1/4 Cup Erythritol
Instructions
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Place the desiccated coconut into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
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Melt the butter, then stir in the erythritol until combined.
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Combine the butter mixture with the coconut, mixing until evenly coated. Line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
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Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the tin, freeze for about an hour to set, then slice and enjoy.
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