Easy Baileys Bounty Bars, Low Carb (and here to stay)

Last updated on June 26th, 2025

Baileys Bounty Bars, Low Carb (and here to stay)

Baileys Bounty Bars have a crisp, rich dark chocolate shell encasing a sweet shredded coconut centre infused with Baileys Irish Cream liqueur.

These bars are low-carb, low-calorie, and the perfect candy for a fun and festive treat to munch on St Patrick’s Day, Easter, or Christmas. They’re good for any day when you want a little chocolate indulgence.

A Baileys twist

When St Paddy’s Day rolls around, drinking Irish Cream becomes increasingly popular for those celebrating the day. I love adding a fun theme to the agenda from time to time to keep my low-carb lifestyle interesting. So, when I found an unopened bottle of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur sitting in my drinks cabinet (probably since I started following a low-carb diet), I had to make it a (whis)key ingredient in these bounty bars.

Bounty, Mounds and Almond Joy

Most of you probably know that a Bounty bar is a British chocolate bar manufactured by Mars Incorporated. However, you may not know that it’s a copy of the Mounds bar, an American chocolate bar that came to the US market much earlier. Almond Joy is another chocolate bar from the US with a chocolate-covered almond in every bar.

Do You Know About the Bounty Bar Debate?

Recently, in the UK, there has been some controversy over the Bounty bar, and it truly boils down to who loves them, who hates them, and who really couldn’t care less about them.

But none of this mattered until November 2022, when Mars Wrigley removed mini bounty bars from their Celebrations tubs in a trial run leading up to Christmas. It caused quite a stir in the UK, and the British nation (mainly those who love the coconut bars) tweeted their views all over Twitter.

What’s the current bounty bar situation in 2025?

The decision to remove mini bounty bars from Celebration boxes followed research indicating that 40% of the British public wanted them removed for good, as they were often the last chocolates left in the box.

However, during my trip to the UK last year, I still spotted some Bounty bars in one of the Celebration boxes, which makes it seem like they haven’t fully made up their minds about getting rid of them entirely.

Well, these Baileys Bounty bars are here to stay (in my household anyway), and a chocolate + coconut + Baileys combo should be in a chocolate bar, IMO!

Why you will love Baileys Bounty Bars

• These coconut chocolate bars are low-carb and low-calorie, so you can enjoy them without guilt.
• The Irish cream infused in this bounty bar is subtle but gives this bar a unique, sweet flavour perfect for St Patrick’s Day.
• A crisp, thin layer of delicious dark chocolate encases the coconut centre.
• If you are sad to hear about Mars Wrigley removing its mini bounty bars from the celebration tubs, these are for you!
• Chocolate + Coconut + BAILEYS is the perfect combo for a creamy, dreamy candy bar.
• Irish cream adds an extra boozy sweetness to the bounty bars without requiring a glass. It’s all about indulgence and avoiding too many carbs, right?

What is Baileys Irish Cream?

Baileys Irish Cream is a well-known company that produces a creamy alcoholic beverage (Irish Cream) made with Irish whiskey, cream, and sugar. It tastes like vanilla or sweet cream and can be served on its own with ice, in coffee, or hot chocolate. It’s often used to flavour sweets like these Baileys Bounty Bars or as a mixer in cocktails, like a Chocolate Martini or a Mudslide.

6 Alternative Irish Cream Brands to Baileys:

• Emmets Classic Cream
• Carolans
• Molly’s
• Cool Swan
• Five Farms
• Saint Brendans

What you’ll need to make Baileys Bounty Bars

Coconut filling

Shredded Coconut – unsweetened and medium-sized shreds are perfect for making creamy, chewy centres for this chocolate bar.

Irish Cream Liqueur – I use Baileys, but any Irish Cream brand will work; you can also omit it for a classic Bounty Bar taste.

Sweetener– powdered allulose or Monk fruit works well in this recipe, preventing a grainy texture in the filling.

Unsweetened Coconut Cream – Use the thick, creamy part that sits at the top of an unshaken can of coconut milk; it usually floats to the top, with the water remaining in the bottom.

Chocolate Shell

Dark chocolate – Choose a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 85% cocoa content to keep the carb amount low. I find it melts faster if you shave it using a sharp knife. You can use unsweetened chocolate and add a sweetener or readily available low-carb chocolate chips. More details on the carbs in chocolate are below.

Sweetener – Allulose or powdered Monk fruit for unsweetened chocolate, but omit this if you use sweetened, store-bought dark chocolate.

How to make Baileys Bounty Bars

Make the coconut filling

• Combine the coconut filling ingredients in a food processor and pulse the mixture a few times to form a firm, cohesive texture. This step will help the mixture stay in shape when forming the bars.

Shape the filling into bars

• Divide the mixture into small, 12-14 oblong bars, similar to a Bounty bar, using your palm and fingers as if you are making sushi. They should be about 2 inches in length.
• Place the coconut bars on a parchment-lined baking tray and set them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up and harden. 

Melt the Chocolate

• Prepare a double boiler by simmering a cup of water in a saucepan, then place a heatproof bowl over it.
• Add the chocolate to the bowl and let it melt completely, then stir in the sweetener (if using). Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and runny. Turn down the heat or switch the stove off to keep the chocolate warm without overcooking it.

Coat the coconut bars

• Take the coconut bars out of the freezer and coat each bar using two forks, one to turn it over carefully in the chocolate and the other to lift it out of the bowl.
• Pro Tip: As you lift it out, tap the fork against the edge of the bowl to let excess chocolate flow back into the bowl. This step helps achieve a thin coating around the coconut bars and saves a lot of chocolate for the rest of the bars.
• Place the chocolate-covered coconut bars back onto the same parchment-lined tray or a new one.

Freeze the Baileys Bounty bars

• Once all the bars are covered, dip a clean fork into any leftover chocolate and make markings on the top of each bar ( like a Bounty bar). 
• Freeze the bars for 20 minutes to harden, then transfer them into a container and keep them in the fridge for 7-10 days.

Helpful Tips for Making Baileys Bounty Bars

• Shape the coconut filling into balls, then use your palm and fingers to shape the balls into oblong bars.
• To prevent the filling from falling apart, freeze the coconut bars for 20 minutes. This will also help to keep the bars in one piece when you dip them in the melted chocolate.
• Use the double boiler method to melt the chocolate, as it helps maintain a consistent temperature and prevents the coconut bars from falling apart during the coating process.
• Use medium-shredded coconut, which is the perfect texture to pulse with the coconut cream when making the coconut filling.
• The Baileys liqueur is quite sweet, so adjust the sweetener to your liking. Or leave it out for that classic Dark Bounty flavour

How Many Carbs in Baileys Bounty Bars (an in-depth view)

The carbs for each bar will vary depending on the amount of Irish Cream and chocolate used to make them.

Carbs in Irish Cream

Baileys Irish Cream liqueur contains sugar and carbohydrates, so I use a small amount in the recipe. Each bar is acceptable to eat on a low-carb diet, but be mindful to eat them in moderation. I’ll try out a low-carb Irish Cream recipe soon and see if it helps reduce the carb amount further.

Carbs in Dark Chocolate

I’ve tried several brands of chocolate to coat the coconut filling and found that the net carbs for each bar vary depending on the type of chocolate I use. I always look for brands with high fibre content to keep the net carbs low.

Choosing the right chocolate can make a difference in taste and net carbs. My preferred chocolate is melted Dark Chocolate with 85% cocoa, even though it is sweetened with regular sugar. Here is a breakdown of some chocolate brands I used to test this recipe.

Presidents Choice Dark Chocolate (85%) – net carbs in each bar: 5.5g (101 calories)

• This is my preferred chocolate, even though it contains regular sugar. You don’t need too much of it; it covers the coconut filling easily with a smooth, thin coating.

Bakers Unsweetened Chocolate – net carbs in each bar: 4.5g (144 calories)

• As it’s unsweetened, you need to add a sweetener, so it’s a great choice to control the amount of sweetener in each bar. I melted 6 ounces of chocolate, then added 2-3 tablespoons of Allulose. Powdered Monk fruit works well too, but the sweeter the sweetener you add, the thicker the chocolate will become.

Krisda Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – net carbs in each bar: 4.1g (127 calories)

• These chocolate chips are easy to use and melt quickly in the microwave. I use them to make Chocolate Orange Candy Bars for Halloween. They are sweetened with erythritol, so they may not be a suitable choice if you are reducing your intake of low-carb sweeteners.

Baker’s Semi-sweet Chocolate – net carbs in each bar: 8g (153 calories)

• This sweetened, dark version of the baker’s brand contains regular sugar, which increases its net carbs. It works well to coat the bars, but it’s not a good choice if you’re cutting back on white sugar.

How to Store Baileys Bounty Bars

Storage: Place the bars in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden. Then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days. Although they usually disappear in a few days in my household.

What’s the best way to eat these bars?

Allow the bars to sit out on the counter for 5-10 minutes to fully enjoy the cool, creamy Baileys flavour. However, if you prefer a crispy crunch, you can eat them straight out of the fridge, just like you would with a traditional Bounty bar. I’ve always eaten them when they are slightly chilled.

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