Toasted Coconut Bars
These Toasted Coconut Bars have only 5 ingredients and are super simple to make. They are gluten-free and vegan and are full of good-for-you ingredients. Toasting the coconut only takes 5 minutes but really elevates the flavour of these easy bars!
Equipment
- Magimix food processor *affiliate link
Ingredients
Base ingredients:
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (100g)
- 1½ cups soft medjool dates pitted (225g)
- 1 cup almond flour (ground almonds) (100g)
- 1 cup nuts (about 125g)I used cashews and almonds
- ½ tsp sea salt optional
Topping ingredients:
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate (100g)
- 2-3 tbsp desiccated coconut and flaked almonds optional
Instructions
- Add the desiccated coconut to a large frying pan and fry until lightly brown and toasted. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Add the toasted coconut and all the other base ingredients to a food processor. Blend until thoroughly combined and there are no large nut pieces remaining. Add a tbsp or 2 of water, if needed, if it won’t come together.
- Press down into a lined 20cm (8 inch) square tin and refrigerate whilst you melt the chocolate.
- Add the chocolate to a bowl and melt over a pan of hot water. Pour on top of the base and fully cover. Add some optional extra coconut (and/or almonds). Refrigerate again.
- Once the chocolate has set, cut into 12 or 15 squares. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- The nutritional value is based upon cutting into 12 bars.
- I only add a very thin chocolate layer to these bars. Feel free to add more if you like!
- Store in the fridge. They will last for 5-6 days.
- They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 18.5gProtein: 5.2gFat: 17.5gSaturated Fat: 7.5gFiber: 4.8g
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