Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars
No-bake energy bars made from blended Medjool dates, toasted coconut flakes, and cacao powder, pressed into a pan and chilled until firm. Naturally sweet and grain-free with no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
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1
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
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2
Add 1 cup raw almonds to a food processor and pulse 8 to 10 times until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
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Add 2 cups pitted Medjool dates to the food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms, about 30 seconds.
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Add the chopped almonds back to the processor along with 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder), 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together and holds when pressed between your fingers.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using damp hands or the back of a spoon, press firmly and evenly into the pan.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 12 bars.
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Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.