Description
These Toasted Coconut Date Bars are a delicious, vegan, and gluten-free snack made from medjool dates, toasted coconut flakes, almond butter, and dark chocolate. They offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and crunchy texture, chilled to set and coated in rich, melted chocolate for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup medjool dates, packed and pitted
- 2 cups Let’s Do Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup almond butter, natural
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Date Mixture: Place the medjool dates into a food processor and blend until a ball forms. Turn off the processor and break the date ball into smaller pieces by hand. Add the toasted coconut flakes and almond butter, then blend again until well combined. Be careful not to overblend to avoid releasing almond butter oils.
- Form the Bars: Line a 6×6 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the date and coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped vegan dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Remove the chilled bars from the pan and cut into 6 bars. Dip the bottom half of each bar into the melted chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined tray. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the top of the bars and sprinkle with extra toasted coconut flakes.
- Chill to Set: Place the decorated bars back in the refrigerator until the chocolate is solid. Serve chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Use natural almond butter without added oils for best texture.
- To make the bars nut-free, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- If you prefer sweeter bars, you can add a teaspoon of maple syrup or a pinch of sea salt for contrast.
- For easier cutting, chill bars thoroughly before slicing to prevent sticking.
- Store bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
