Although these oat and coconut date bars are full of healthy ingredients, they still taste like such a treat.
The oats and coconut are combined with peanut butter, dates and a little maple syrup to bind them into a delicious, refined sugar free base. It is all topped with a layer of dark chocolate and finished with some toasted coconut flakes.
And what’s more, they don’t need baking, the recipe has 3 easy steps and 6 simple ingredients.
These are the 6 ingredients you need for oat and coconut date bars:
- Medjool dates
- Peanut butter
- Oats
- Desiccated coconut
- Maple syrup
- Dark chocolate
It’s a great one to add to your list of easy, no bake treats. They are perfect for after-school snacks or when you just need a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
I hope you like them as much as I do!
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Recipe Tips
- Oats: I use organic gluten-free oats for this recipe. Oats are naturally gluten-free but can become contaminated in the production process. Many people who are gluten-free avoid them. Any oats will work though.
- Peanut butter: I use quite a runny peanut butter for this recipe. If yours is a little thicker then just add a little more. Alternatively, add a little bit of water as you blend the base, so that it is soft and sticky.
- Swaps: If you prefer another nut or seed butter then please substitute with that. Just keep the quantities the same.
- Dates: My dates are also very soft. If yours are harder, you can add a little water as you blend. You can also soak the dates in boiling water for about 20 minutes before you use them. Drain fully and follow the recipe as written.
- Dark chocolate: I have used dark chocolate chips in this recipe but any dark chocolate will do. Just try and make sure it is at least 70% cocoa solids and that way it’s more chocolatey and less sugary!
- Toppings: For the coconut on the top, use coconut chips or more desiccated coconut.
If you liked this oat and Coconut date bar recipe, why not try:
Oat and Coconut Date Bars
With only 7 simple ingredients, these chewy Oat & Coconut Date Bars are a great mid afternoon snack. They don't need baking, just top with a layer of dark chocolate, finish with toasted coconut chips and refrigerate.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 2 cups medjool dates (about 250g)
- 1 cup gluten-free oats (80g)
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (85g)
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (80g)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp sea salt optional
Topping ingredients:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chip (150g)
- 2-3 tbsp toasted coconut chips
Instructions
- Pit the dates and add to a food processor with the other base ingredients and blend until well combined and sticky.
- Press down firmly into a lined 20cm (8 inch) square. Refrigerate whilst you melt the chocolate.
- Put the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of warm water. Melt then pour on top of the base. Sprinkle over the coconut chips. Refrigerate again until the chocolate is set and cut into bars.
Notes
- I like to store these bars in the fridge so they stay nice and hard.
- They will last for up to a week in the fridge.
- I don’t soak my dates as I use very soft ones. If yours are harder, soak in boiling water first.
- You can use coconut chips or desiccated coconut for the topping,
- .Almond butter can be subbed for peanut butter, if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 26.6gProtein: 3.5gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 5.7gFiber: 2.8g
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