Honey Mama’s chocolate bars are the BEST, and the ingredients are so high-quality! We wanted to make our own version to save some money, and these Honey Mama’s copycat bars are super close to the original and easy to throw together. All you need is a few minutes and a few simple ingredients like cacao powder, roasted nuts, and honey!

A good-for-you chocolate treat!
My husband and I are doing our best to cut out refined sugar for health reasons this year. And, we are doing quite well since January 1! I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten processed sugar (it’s the beginning of February as I write this), and that feels good.
Plus, I came to the realization that I was using daily chocolate treats as a “reward” or “me time” — something I felt I deserved. Since sweets seemed like something I couldn’t give up, I realized they weren’t necessary or healthy. I am working on self control!
And you know what I realized? Daily chocolate is not necessary for happiness. There is joy to be found in lots of other things!
But, the right kind of chocolate (on occasion) is a joyous experience.
Sometimes, that chocolate craving hits hard (luteal phase, ladies?), and I want a healthy option that’s free of refined sugar. Richard started buying Honey Mama’s chocolate bars from Sprout’s, and we both fell in LOVE. They are amazingly delicious, and I highly recommend you try them to see what all the hype is about! They have several out-of-this-world flavors to choose from.
But, sometimes the price tag was a bit hefty since we are trying to stick to a smaller grocery budget right now. So, I decided to create my own homemade version and dare I say, these are *almost* as good as the real thing!
The specific flavor in this recipe is most consistent with the “peanut butter cup” or “salted almond” versions from Honey Mama’s.
Copycat Honey Mama’s Ingredients
These Honey Mama’s copycat chocolate bars contain healthy ingredients like cacao powder (rich in magnesium & iron), almonds (high in vitamin E), and raw honey (antioxidants, anti-bacterial & anti-viral).
They also contain coconut oil for healthy fats, natural peanut or almond butter, vanilla, and a pinch of natural salt.
Since this recipe only uses a small amount of honey, this treat won’t spike your blood sugar like a normal sugar-laden chocolate bar. And it contains no additives or mystery ingredients — there are health benefits to every single component of this chocolate bar!
Ingredient notes:
- Cacao powder – I like using raw, unrefined cacao since it’s slightly healthier than cocoa powder. But, either will work. For best results, sift the cacao before making this recipe.
- Roasted almonds – I used unsalted roasted almonds for this recipe, but you could try other types of nuts like peanuts or walnuts. Many different variations would work. Just ensure you are using unsalted nuts, and preferably roasted for the best flavor.
- Peanut butter – I love the flavor of peanut butter best, but almond butter works well too. I like using a minimally processed natural PB, with just a few ingredients like peanuts, salt, and maybe a little oil (preferably sugar free).
- Raw honey – Any type of honey works in this recipe, but I love using local and raw for the extra health promoting properties.
- Coconut oil – A healthy fat that makes these bars taste truly decadent and keeps you satisfied with a small amount! I don’t think you should sub any other type of oil — coconut is perfect for this.
Side note: this would make the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Or any time of the year treat.
More decadent healthy chocolate treats to try:
- Cowboy Cookies
- Double Chocolate Pecan Bars
- Chocolate Chia Avocado Mousse
- 2-Ingredient Chocolate Magic Shell
How to Make Honey Mama’s Chocolate Bars
These homemade chocolate bars are so simple to whip up!
First, you want to blitz your nuts to the perfect consistency. A food processor is perfect for this — process the almonds or peanuts until they are very finely chopped.
Alas, I don’t have a food processor, so I used a small coffee grinder on the coarse setting and just pulsed it until I got the texture I was after. There were still a few chunks, so I chopped those fine with a knife.
To a medium sized bowl, add the finely chopped nuts, cacao powder, peanut butter powder (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
Next, gently melt the coconut oil, nut butter, and honey on the stovetop in a small saucepan. Heat and mix until all melted and combined.
Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until it creates a fudge-like dough that’s a bit sticky but holds together. You can add more cacao or PB powder to thicken, or more honey/oil to thin if you need to play with consistency.
* Special note: I made these bars on the less-sweet side for personal preference. If you want them sweeter, increase the amount of honey to 1/3 cup and add 1-2 tablespoons additional cacao powder to reach the desired consistency.
After you make the fudge-y dough, prepare a loaf pan with a small amount of parchment paper. Gently press the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan in a thin, even layer.
Transfer to the freezer and freeze for a couple of hours, or until hardened. If cutting into squares, allow the chocolate to sit on the counter for a couple of minutes to make it easier to cut. Enjoy your decadent yet healthy treat!
Honey Mama’s Chocolate Storage Tips
After cutting, store in a ziploc freezer bag or airtight container in the fridge or freezer. I like to store squares of chocolate in between layers of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
Do NOT store this chocolate at room temperature, as it will melt. I prefer eating it straight out of the freezer; it melts in your mouth anyway! If the chocolate softens too much, it will lose its shape. So, fridge or freezer is best.
This chocolate keeps for up to a week in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Honey Mama’s Chocolate Recipe Variations
Here are a few flavor variations I want to try next! Let me know if you think of any in the comments.
- Raspberry infused – add some fresh or dried raspberries to the mixture!
- Cherry chocolate – chop up some dried cherries as an add-in.
- Mounds inspired – add some coconut flakes for a healthier Mounds bar experience.
- Mint chocolate – add some peppermint extract/oil and maybe even some crushed mints to the mix.
Honey Mama's Chocolate Bar Copycat
Honey Mama's chocolate bars boast quality ingredients: cacao, roasted nuts, and honey. This homemade version tastes super close to the original!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds or peanuts, very finely chopped/blitzed in a food processor
- 2 Tablespoons peanut or almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Process the almonds or peanuts in a food processor, or with a knife until very finely chopped.
2. To a medium-sized bowl, add the finely chopped nuts, cacao powder, peanut butter powder (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
3. Gently melt the coconut oil, nut butter, and honey on the stovetop in a small saucepan. Heat and mix until all melted and combined.
4. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until it creates a fudge-like dough that’s a bit sticky but holds together. You can add more cacao or PB powder to thicken, or more honey/oil to thin if you need to play with consistency.
5. After you make the fudge-y dough, line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Gently press the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan in a thin, even layer.
6. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for a couple hours, or until hardened. If cutting into squares, allow the chocolate to sit on the counter for a couple of minutes to make it easier to cut. Enjoy your decadent yet healthy treat!
7. After cutting, store in a ziploc freezer bag or airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Do NOT store at room temperature, or it will melt. Stays fresh for 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
* Special note: I made these bars on the less-sweet side for personal preference. If you want them sweeter, increase the amount of honey to 1/3 cup and add 1-2 tablespoons additional cacao powder to reach the desired consistency.
** Recipe easily doubles or triples. Just store extra bars in the freezer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 90Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
These look and sound so delicious and easy to make! My husband and I are also on a journey to cut out refined sugar so I will definitely give this recipe a try!
Yay, I’m so glad! Let me know how you enjoy them!
These are delicious! 😋 So rich and yummy. I made the chocolate treat exactly following your recipe instructions. I used almond butter because I was out of peanut butter. Next time I’ll use PB. And I also want to try Unsweetened coconut for the Mounds bar idea you had.
Thank you so much for sharing this sweet, non- guilty recipe! ❤️
YAY I’m so glad you loved the recipe!!