Blue Spirulina Bounty Bars
If you are looking for a beautiful and delicious dessert to make to impress your friends and loved ones,then you must try out this gorgeous blue spirulina bounty bar recipe! These babies are almost too pretty to eat, and you definitely will want more than one! This recipe is a must if you are a fan of the original bounty bar. These incredibly easy copycat bounty bars come together with minimal ingredients. They have a sweet creamy filling made with 3 different types of coconut and don't contain any gluten, dairy or refined sugars! This filling is topped with a peanut butter spread and the whole bar is coated with chocolate. Oh my!The most special part of this recipe is that the bars are made using blue spirulina powder to color the filling to a stunning blue hue. Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered, “What is it that gives them that hue?”In this instance, the answer is blue spirulina - a fresh water blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients,including vitamin K and iron. Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion, lower serum (total blood) cholesterol, reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina (blue-green algae). It is rich in protein,vitamins, minerals, iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures! You can add it to water,juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more. Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.Who knew algae could be so wonderful? These stunning looking, coconut bounty bars are creamy and decadent bursting with flavor and full of healthy fats. It sure is a good way of incorporating more good stuff into your diet.This recipe is like apiece of art to look at…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating! What a dreamy treat.If you have ever bitten into a store-bought Bounty Bar and wished you could replicate it at home, well look no further. This recipe is as close to the original as you can get, minus the LOADs of sugar and other commercial additives.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Base Coconut Layer
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut) butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup peanuts, salted, chopped
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Note: Place the can of coconut cream in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.
Base Coconut Layer
- Line an 5 x 7” loaf 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.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 coconut, coconut cream, honey, blue spirulina powder and vanilla extract into a bowl and mix well together until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the peanut butter layer.
Peanut Butter Layer
- Place peanut butter and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth. Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the peanut butter and the coconut oil together.Once melted, add the salted, chopped peanuts and mix together. Spread on top of coconut base layer. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes for the bars to firm up and set.
Chocolate Coating
- Once the bars are firm and set, remove from freezer and using the parchment paper handles remove from baking pan. Cut into 6 bars or more smaller squares if preferred.Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Using 1 or 2 forks or a spoon to hold the bars, coat in the melted chocolate and place on a rack to set. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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