Description
Toasted Coconut Date Bars are a delightful blend of chewy Medjool dates and crunchy toasted coconut, offering the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Ideal for sharing or enjoying as a quick energy boost, these bars pack wholesome ingredients into each bite. With their nutty flavor and irresistible aroma, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable, Toasted Coconut Date Bars will quickly become your go-to snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.
- In a food processor, combine dates, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, rolled oats, and sea salt. Blend until slightly chunky.
- Fold in half of the toasted coconut flakes and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg