Chocolate Paleo Magic Cookie Bars With Strawberry
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Chocolate Paleo Magic Cookie Bars With Strawberry
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These Paleo bars feature swirls of sweet strawberry and rich, creamy chocolate for a cookie bar that feels far more indulgent than it is.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk do not use low-fat (14 ounces)
- 3/4 cup honey divided (agave for vegan version)
- 2 cups strawberries roughly chopped (260 grams)
- 2 tablespoons water
- coconut oil spray for baking pan
- 1/3 cup coconut oil at room temperature should be the consistency of softened butter
- 3/4 cup coconut flour sifted (66 grams)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate morsels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spread the hazelnuts over a small pan and bake until browned and toasty smelling, about 8-11 minutes, finely chop them, and set aside.
- In a large, high-sided pot (the coconut milk rises a lot when heated) set over high heat, whisk together the can of coconut milk and 1/2 cup of honey (or agave), reserving the remaining honey for later. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then, turn the heat down to medium and and simmer for 16-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is reduced by about half, and you end up with 1 cup of super thick liquid. I recommend checking it after 16 minutes, and if you have more than 1 cup, cook it a few more minutes until you have that amount.
- Once you've turned the sauce down to medium heat, place the strawberries, 1 tablespoon of the honey, and the water in a medium pot set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the water evaporates and you can mash the strawberries. You want the sauce to be really thick. This takes 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of your pot. Set aside.
- While the sauce reduces, it's time to make the crust. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a little bit of an overhang up the sides of the pan to use as a handle later. Spray the sides generously with coconut oil spray (this also helps stick the parchment to the sides and bottom of the pan).
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the remaining 3 tablespoons of honey with the 3/4 cup of coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt until a wet dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. This will be a little hard, but just be patient with it. I found it easiest to use the moistened palms of my hands. Do not bake the crust until the sauce is done reducing, as you want to time it so the sauce can thicken a little more while the crust bakes.
- Once the sauce has done reducing, and you have 1 cup of liquid, set aside to cool. Then, bake the crust just until the sides darken slightly, about 8 minutes. When your crust comes out of the oven, it will have risen a little bit. Use a small spoon to pack it down, making sure to not leave cracks in the crust.
- As soon as the crust comes out of the often, sprinkle the chopped nuts on top, and lightly press them into the crust. Then, sprinkle the chocolate morsels on evenly.
- Pour the coconut sauce evenly over the top of the surface, making sure to really get it into the edges (but not between the parchment paper and sides of the pan!). Then, gently shake the pan around until the coconut milk mixture begins to sink between the layers.
- Spoon the strawberry sauce over top and use a sharp knife to swirl around, being careful not to cut into the crust.
- Place into the oven and bake until the sides are lightly golden brown, about 27-28 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Then, cover with tinfoil and refrigerate overnight. It's important to let these sit overnight to make sure the coconut milk has a chance to chill and thicken.
- The next day, lift the bars out of the pan and run a very sharp knife around the edge of the pan, slice into bars, and DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22.8g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15.4g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
9.9g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.8g
Sodium
15.8mg
(1%)
Potassium
82.9mg
(2%)
Fiber
3.1g
(12%)
Sugar
17.8g
(36%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
13.3mg
(15%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15.4g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 15.8mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82.9mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17.8g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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