Almond Coconut Bars
Nutrivore Score: 189
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.