Description
These Toasted Coconut Date Bars are a delicious and healthy vegan treat combining sweet Medjool dates, crunchy toasted coconut, and smooth almond butter. Topped with rich dark chocolate and extra coconut flakes, they make a perfect snack or dessert. No baking required, just blend, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Medjool dates, packed and pitted
- 2 cups unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup natural almond butter
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Additional toasted coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
- Blend Dates: Place the Medjool dates into a food processor and blend until they start to form a ball. Turn off the processor and break the date ball into smaller pieces with your hands.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the unsweetened toasted coconut flakes and natural almond butter to the processor. Blend again just until combined, being careful not to overblend to avoid releasing the almond butter oils.
- Press Mixture: Line a 6×6 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the bottom of the pan. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped vegan dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after 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.
- Finish and Chill: Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the tops of the bars and sprinkle with extra toasted coconut flakes. Chill again until chocolate is set and firm.
- Serve and Store: Serve the bars chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Ensure not to overblend to keep a nice texture and prevent the almond butter from becoming oily.
- You can substitute almond butter with any other nut or seed butter if preferred.
- Use vegan dark chocolate to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
- For a nut-free option, consider using sunflower seed butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together well.
- If you prefer a sweeter bar, add a touch of maple syrup or agave before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
