Almond Coconut Bars

These Almond Coconut Bars are a less-sweet treat that uses some of my favorite nutrient-dense ingredients: coconut, almonds, blackstrap molasses, and dark chocolate. Yes! Chocolate is good for you! 

These bars are not very sweet.  If you would like a more decadent treat or are hoping that your children will eat these, I suggest using 60-70% chocolate for the topping to add additional sweetness. 

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Almonds are among the most researched foods, with over two decades of continuous research and more than 175 peer-reviewed published papers outlining numerous health benefits.

Not only is coconut extremely versatile, it is also the top food source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) – a beneficial type of saturated fat associated with treating epilepsy, increasing insulin sensitivity, improving memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, improving exercise performance, and boosting gut health.

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Almond Coconut Bars

Nutrivore Score: 189

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

chill time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 bars

Calories 402kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut shredded and unsweetened
• 2 cups almonds raw
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 oz dark chocolate 80%

Instructions

• Melt coconut oil in microwave on low power or in a small saucepan on the stove over low heat.
• Line a 9×9” baking pan with wax paper.
• Pulse almonds in food processor until it resembles coarse sand.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except the chocolate to the food processor and pulse until it forms a textured paste. Stir by hand to ensure everything is incorporated.
• Pour into baking pan and smooth out to the corners.
• Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate either in microwave on low power on in a double boiler. Drizzle over almond coconut base and spread with a spoon or rubber spatula until evenly coated.
• Place bars back in refrigerator for approximately 5 minutes, until chocolate is solid but still a little soft (for ease of cutting). Cut into bars and store in a plastic container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Almond Coconut Bars

Amount per Serving

Calories

402

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

37

g

57

%

Saturated Fat

 

17

g

106

%

Trans Fat

 

0.004

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

12

g

Sodium

 

103

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

353

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

 

16

g

5

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

8

g

9

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

Vitamin A

 

0.3

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

113

mg

11

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.