Description
Delicious and naturally sweet Toasted Coconut Date Bars combining medjool dates, toasted coconut flakes, and almond butter, finished with a rich vegan dark chocolate coating. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, these bars are easy to prepare and offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup medjool dates, packed and pitted
- 2 cups Let’s Do Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup natural almond butter
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend Dates: Place the medjool dates into a food processor and blend until a ball starts to form. Stop the processor and break the date ball into smaller pieces by hand to ensure even blending.
- Add Coconut and Almond Butter: Add the toasted coconut flakes and natural almond butter to the food processor with the dates, then blend again until the mixture is combined. Be careful not to over-blend to avoid releasing excess oils from the almond butter.
- Press Mixture: Line a 6×6 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the blended mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate and Coconut Oil: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped vegan dark chocolate and coconut oil together. Heat in 15-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Cut and Dip Bars: Remove the chilled mixture from the pan and cut into 6 bars. Dip the bottom half of each bar into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate and Chill: Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the tops of the bars and sprinkle additional toasted coconut flakes on top. Chill until the chocolate hardens, then serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, warm a knife under hot water and dry it before slicing the bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Use natural almond butter without added sugars or oils for best results.
- If you do not have a food processor, a high-powered blender can work but may require stopping frequently to scrape the sides.
- Make sure to use vegan dark chocolate to keep the bars vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
