Yummy Almond Coconut Bars

Almond Coconut Bars

Almond Coconut Bars Recipe

photo by recipe author

Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 10 minutes + chill time

• 2 cups whole raw almonds
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 2/3 cup virgin coconut oil
• 1 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses or honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 oz 70-85% dark chocolate

1. Melt coconut oil in microwave on low power or in a small saucepan on the stove on low heat.

2. Line a 9x9" baking pan with wax paper.

3. Pulse almonds in food processor until it resembles coarse sand (the goal is something a little coarser than almond meal).

4. Add the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the chocolate to the food processor and pulse until it forms a textured paste (the bits of almond and coconut shouldn't be too small). I also finish with a good stir by hand to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated evenly.

5. Pour into baking pan and smooth out to the corners. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

6. Melt chocolate 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.

Recipe submitted by Sarah, Marietta, GA