Coconut Chocolate Chip Larabars
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4.2
Coconut Chocolate Chip Larabars
Description
This recipe for Coconut Chocolate Chip Larabars involves pulsing unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and raw cashews until finely chopped, then combining with dates processed into a sticky paste. The mixture is blended further to evenly distribute ingredients before folding in chocolate chips for bursts of sweetness. Chilling the mixture helps it firm up, allowing it to be sliced into bars.
The bars offer chewiness from the dates, nuttiness from the variety of nuts, and a tropical note from coconut. The chocolate chips add richness without overwhelming the natural flavors. Storage in the refrigerator keeps the bars fresh for one to two weeks, and freezing extends their life up to three months.
Softening hard or dry dates by soaking briefly in warm water before draining helps produce a smoother, pliable bar texture. These homemade bars provide a nutritious, portable snack option without baking or added refined sugars.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates pitted*
- 3/4 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1/2 cup almond raw
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts raw
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips dairy-free if needed
Instructions
- Prep dish: Line a square or rectangle baking dish with parchment paper.
- Process nuts: Place coconut, almonds and cashews into food processor fitted with the S-blade and pulse until everything is chopped into small pieces. Place nut mixture in a bowl and set aside.
- Process dates: Put dates into the food processor and pulse until a paste forms. The dates will probably form into a sticky ball. If they do, break about the ball a bit with your hands.
- Add nuts and coconut back into the processor with the dates and pulse until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and pulse a few more times, until they’re just incorporated.
- Set and slice: Place in the fridge for 20 minutes to harden up and then slice into bars.
- To store: Store any leftovers in the fridge with parchment paper between them for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If dates are hard or dry, soak them in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes to soften before using; drain well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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