Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars | No Refined Sugar, Low Carb

Healthy | Paleo |Keto Option | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Vegan Option | Vegetarian

Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars are your glossy, crisp, creamy upgrade to the viral Dubai chocolate bar that’s been storming the internet. Why not enjoy a guilt free version that’s healthier, low carb, and naturally sweetened with real ingredients? This recipe keeps all the indulgence you crave but makes it kinder to your body with no refined sugar, no preservatives, and no fake fillers. With just 6 simple ingredients, you can whip it up in minutes, and you even have the option to make it fully sugar free and keto friendly by swapping just one ingredient.

With Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars, instead of heavy kunafa you get a light, delicate crunch from unsweetened shredded coconut. It’s blended with homemade pistachio butter and a splash of rose water, which together create a fragrant, nutty base that feels luxurious and comforting at the same time. A swirl of tahini adds creaminess, and a glossy layer of dark chocolate finishes it with that perfect snap. A sprinkle of rose petals on top makes each bar look like a boutique treat that’s almost too pretty to eat.
The magic of these low carb chocolate bars is in their balance: rich but not overwhelming, sweet without being too sugary, and always made with wholesome, real ingredients you can trust. They’re naturally gluten free and low carb, with paleo and dairy free options, so you can feel good sharing them with everyone. Even kids love them because they taste like “real chocolate,” never like a diet substitute.

If you’ve been tempted by the original Dubai bar, these Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars are the twist you’ll be proud to make at home. Every bite of these chocolate bars is a mix of chocolate snap, coconut crunch, pistachio-tahini creaminess, and delicate floral notes from rose water, giving you a treat that feels indulgent yet nourishing.. Once you try it, you’ll see just how easy it is to create something beautiful, delicious, and completely guilt free.

What You Need

This recipe makes two large chocolate bars

Ingredients

• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Natural pistachio butter (I use homemade)
• Dark chocolate (75% cocoa), melted
• Tahini
• Honey
• Rose water

For Decorating

• White chocolate chips, melted
• Green food colouring
• Rose petals (Optional)
• Raspberry powder (Optional)

Why Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars Are Better

What makes these Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars stand out is the balance between indulgence and nourishment. They aren’t just sweet treats, they’re packed with wholesome ingredients that bring both flavour and health benefits.

• Rich in fibre from toasted coconut, which supports healthy digestion and helps you feel satisfied.

• Nutritious fats from pistachios and tahini that support heart health and steady energy.

• Dark chocolate boost with antioxidants that may support mood and overall well-being.

• Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, so you can enjoy a chocolate bar without refined sugar.

• Nutrient-dense with magnesium, calcium, and plant-powered protein to keep your body fuelled.

• Multi-textural experience that’s creamy, crunchy, gooey, and smooth all in one, proof that healthy can taste better than the original.

How to Adapt These Chocolate Bars to Your Diet

• Keto option: Looking for a keto chocolate dessert? You can easily swap the honey for sugar-free or liquid stevia blend.
• Vegan option: Replace honey with maple syrup or another plant-based sweetener.
• Gluten free: Naturally gluten free.
• Paleo: Naturally paleo friendly with whole, unprocessed ingredients.
• Sugar free option: Replace honey with sugar free maple syrup to make it completely refined sugar free.

How to Make Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars at Home

Making your own Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars at home is easier than you think. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and simple steps, you can create glossy, crisp, and creamy bars that taste indulgent while staying completely refined sugar free.

Begin by preparing the chocolate shell. Decorate the molds with melted white chocolate, a touch of green chocolate, and either rose petals or raspberry powder. This little detail not only makes the bars look stunning but also adds flavour and a boutique-style finish.

Toast the shredded coconut until golden to bring out a nutty aroma and gentle crunch. The coconut is what gives these bars their light crispiness in place of kunafa, keeping them low carb and healthier while still satisfying.

Warm the pistachio butter, tahini, honey or maple syrup, and rose water until smooth and creamy. Stir this mixture into the toasted coconut to create a rich pistachio-tahini filling that balances nutty, sweet, and floral notes.

To assemble, pour a layer of melted dark chocolate into the mold, add the pistachio-coconut mixture, then cover with more dark chocolate. After a short chill, the bars set into a glossy block you can slice into pieces and enjoy.

Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars | No Refined Sugar, Low Carb

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

These Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars are a lighter, guilt-free twist on the viral Dubai bar. Crispy coconut blends with creamy pistachio butter, tahini, and a touch of rose water, wrapped in rich dark chocolate with elegant decorations. Naturally gluten free and paleo, with easy swaps to make them keto or vegan, this recipe is indulgent, nourishing, and so simple to make.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Chill Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Healthy Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto Option, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan Option

Servings 16

Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ cups 120 g unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¾ cup 180 g natural pistachio butter (I use homemade)
• 1 cup 240 g sugar free dark chocolate (75% cocoa), melted
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons honey or sugar free syrup for keto / maple syrup for vegan
• 3 tablespoons rose water
• For Decorating Optional:
• 3 tablespoons 45 g sugar free white chocolate chips, melted
• 1 drop green food colouring
• Rose petals
• ½ teaspoon Raspberry powder

Instructions

 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Dubai Chocolate Bars

• Decorating the Molds

  ·       Place rose petals in one chocolate mold and sprinkle raspberry powder in another.

  ·       Drizzle about 1 tea spoon melted white chocolate inside each mold.

  ·       Mix green food colouring into the remaining melted white chocolate and drizzle again.

  ·       Refrigerate for atleast 10 minutes.

  ·       Pour in half of the melted dark chocolate, coating the bottom and sides of the molds.

  ·       Chill for 30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes) until fully set.
• Toast the Coconut

  ·       In a pan over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring occasionally (about 4–5 minutes).
• Make the Filling

  ·       If making pistachio butter from scratch, see my recipe. It takes about 8 minutes to prepare.

  ·       In a small pan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm tahini, honey, rose water and pistachio butter until softened.

  ·       Add the warm mixture to the toasted coconut.

  ·       Mix until smooth and fully blended.
• Assemble the Bars

  ·       Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared molds.

  ·       Flatten with a spatula so it spreads to the edges.

  ·       Pour the remaining melted dark chocolate on top, making sure to cover the sides completely.

  ·       Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or until firm).
• Serve and Enjoy

  ·       Remove from molds, slice into pieces, and enjoy.

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Notes

Recipe Notes & Tips

 

✔️ To make keto: replace honey with sugar free syrup.

✔️ To make vegan: replace honey with maple syrup.

✔️ Already gluten free and paleo as written.

✔️ Add more pistachio butter if you prefer a creamier filling.

✔️ Use a loaf pan if you don’t have a mold. Line it with high-quality plastic wrap or baking paper to prevent sticking.

✔️ Always let the first chocolate layer set completely before adding the pistachio, coconut filling.

✔️ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

 

Nutrition Facts per Serving (With Honey):

 

Nutrition per serving: 1 of 16 servings , Calories: 158 kcal , Protein: 2.7 g , Carbohydrate: 11.3 g , Net Carb: 7.9 g , Sugars: 6.8 g , Fat: 11.4 g , Saturated Fat: 5.5 g , Fiber: 3.4 g , Sodium: 5 mg - Magnesium: 38 mg , Calcium: 22 mg , Iron: 1.1 mg

 

Nutrition Facts Notes:

• High in healthy fats from pistachio butter, coconut, and tahini
• Chocolate and tahini provide iron, magnesium, and calcium
• Pistachio butter and tahini provide healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein
• Dark chocolate contributes antioxidants, iron, and magnesium
• Coconut adds fiber and saturated fat (mostly MCTs)

 

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These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.