Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars

Name: Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.

15 minEasyServes 12190 cal/serving

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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

1

Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
2

Add 1 cup raw almonds to a food processor and pulse 8 to 10 times until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
3

Add 2 cups pitted Medjool dates to the food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms, about 30 seconds.
4

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.
5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using damp hands or the back of a spoon, press firmly and evenly into the pan.
6

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 12 bars.
7

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Do I need any special equipment for Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 2) and parchment paper (step 1). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

Is Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars keto-friendly?

A serving of Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

Does Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup raw almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I make Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Keep Paleo Chocolate Coconut Date Bars covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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