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Coconut Date Snack Bars.

These easy no-bake vegan coconut caramel date snack bars are made with simple ingredients and make for an amazingly delicious energy bar or on-the-go snack! Refined sugar-free, no added oil and grain-free option included.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried shredded coconut Use small shreds that are super fresh and white
  • 10 soft dates pitted
  • 1/2-1 cup of nuts and seeds such as pecans, pumpkin, chia seeds, cashews, etc
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3-4 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Add the coconut to a skillet over medium heat, and toast until lightly golden. Once the pan is heated, the coconut toasts really quickly, so watch the pan closely for about 3-4 minutes. Cool for a few min s
  2. Transfer the coconut and dates to a food processor, and process until dates have broken down consistently.
  3. Add the seeds and nuts and process again until they are a coarse mixture and there are no large pieces. Add half of the oats and process again to break them down.
  4. Add the rest of the oats, almond butter, maple syrup, and salt. Pulse a couple of times for the mixture to completely mix in. If the mixture isn't sticky enough, add another tsp of maple syrup, and pulse a couple of times again, then transfer this doughy mixture to a parchment-lined brownie pan. Press it down really well using a spatula or a spoon.
  5. Melt the chocolate on a double boiler until completely melted, then drizzle all over. Let the brownie pan sit in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then slice.Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • These can be made grain-free by omitting oats. Add more nuts and seeds instead.
  • to make these Nut-free, use seeds instead of nuts and sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter 
  • If you want, add some vanilla essence.
  • Any nuts and seeds work here. Pick your favorites.
  • You could use agave or brown rice syrup in lieu of maple syrup. 
  • Store these bars in the fridge for up to three weeks, or freeze for a few months

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.