Description
These Toasted Coconut Date Bars are a delightful vegan snack combining the natural sweetness of medjool dates with crunchy toasted coconut flakes and rich dark chocolate. Perfectly chewy with a drizzle of chocolate and a sprinkle of coconut, they make a wholesome treat or on-the-go energy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 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 natural almond butter
Topping
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the date mixture: Place the pitted medjool dates into a food processor and blend until a ball starts to form. Turn off the processor and separate the date ball with your hands into smaller pieces to ensure even blending.
- Combine with coconut and almond butter: Add the toasted coconut flakes and natural almond butter to the processor. Continue blending until the mixture is evenly combined, being careful not to overblend to avoid releasing oils from the almond butter.
- Set the base: Line a 6×6 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
- Melt chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped vegan dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Cut and dip bars: Remove the chilled base 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: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the tops of the bars and sprinkle extra toasted coconut flakes for garnish.
- Final chill: Chill the bars until the chocolate is solid. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week before serving.
Notes
- Use medjool dates for their natural sweetness and soft texture that helps bind the bars.
- Be cautious not to over-process to keep a pleasant texture and avoid oily bars from almond butter.
- Ensure to chill the mixture properly to make cutting easier and the bars firm.
- The coconut oil helps the chocolate coating set nicely and adds a subtle coconut flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container refrigerated to preserve freshness and prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 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
