Coconut & Date Bars

Looking for an easy sweet treat that is great for meal prep? These coconut and date bars are made with 6 simple ingredients! They come together quickly, and you can enjoy them as a healthy breakfast, dessert, or energizing snack at any time of day!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut & date bars, coconut date bars no bake, no bake coconut date bars

Servings 12

Ingredients

2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup almonds or walnuts
1/4 cup almond or peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup extra shredded coconut for topping (optional)

Instructions

Line a 7 x 5-inch 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. Or use a silicon rectangular bar mold.
In a food processor, combine dates, desiccated coconut, almonds, almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla essence. Process until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the pan or mold and spread it out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
For extra texture, sprinkle the additional shredded coconut on top and gently press it down to adhere.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up. Once set, cut into 12 bars or more smaller squares and enjoy these naturally sweet, energy-boosting treats!

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