Chocolate Coconut Bars

These no bake Chocolate Coconut Bars are a delicious pure indulgent treat. They are sweet, chewy and nutty with a moist coconut centre and a layer of chocolate mousse ganache that melts in your mouth with each bite!

As if I needed yet another addictive no-bake recipe on the blog.

Oh, but then I said to myself, one can never have enough no-bake recipes, right?

Especially when there is coconut involved.

These coconut bars are the perfect treat if you love coconut. I am obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks.

The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut are available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream,butter, oil and flour, allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.

Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, which helps lower overall heart disease risk.

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost.

Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.

People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.

Hence these chocolate coconut bars are packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help to satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar.

Not only are these coconut bars insanely delicious and easy to prepare, they also come with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, these little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious and wholesome chocolate coconut bars. Three layers combined into one of the best healthy treats you’ll ever taste.

This recipe is a simple way to incorporate the amazing benefits of coconut into your lifestyle as its bursting with goodness and superfood nutrition.

You will discover these coconut bars are completely irresistible – and you can make them in under 10 minutes! Perfect as an anytime treat!

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword chocolatate coconut bars no bake, clean eating dessert, coconut chocolate slice no bake, healthy coconut chocolate slice

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 1/2 cups almonds, walnuts or a mix
• 1 cup dates, soaked at least 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup oats, instant or quick
• 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coconut Filling

• 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream or milk, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 lemons, juice and zest (depending on how lemon-ey you like it)

Chocolate Mousse Topping

• 1/2 13.5 oz can coconut cream or milk, full-fat
• 8 oz chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Line an 8 x 8” baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, oats, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture and different sized “bits” in your slice base.

  Press the mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

   

Coconut Filling

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, coconut cream, desiccated coconut, coconut oil, honey, lemon juice and zest into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

  Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth.

  Taste test and add more honey or lemon if you think it needs it.

  Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then place back in the refrigerator.

   

Chocolate Mousse Topping

• In a small saucepan add coconut milk and heat over low-medium heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until chocolate has fully melted and incorporated.

  Let cool a little then pour on top of coconut layer and transfer back into the freezer for another 20-30 minutes until fully set.

  Cut into 12-16 squares (depending on what size you prefer). Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

   

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