Gather 1½ cups of unsweetened shredded coconut, 3 tablespoons of softened coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of a liquid sweetener, such as sugar-free syrup. Choose full-fat, unsweetened coconut for the best results, since sweetened or low-fat flakes don’t work as well. Finely shredded or desiccated coconut holds together best, and a pinch of salt or a little vanilla is a nice optional extra. Skip honey, maple syrup and jaggery here, because they add sugar and carbs.