Easy Almond Coconut Bars
Almond coconut bars are lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar for a cross between your favorite treat and a nourishing grain free snack and are grain free.
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
- 9x9 inch baking pan
Ingredients
First Layer:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup butter (you can use coconut oil, but you'll need to keep them refrigerated to stay firm)
- 1 cup almond flour or meal
- 2 tablespoons ground flax optional - use 2 tablespoons more almond flour if not using
Second Layer:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons almond flour or meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (or small regular chips)
Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
- 1/3 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or butter)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9-inch square pan with parchment (or foil - you'll need the overhang to remove the bars).
- Make the first layer by mixing the sugar and butter until creamy and then adding the almond meal and flax, stirring to combine well. Press into prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes until brown around the edges. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, prepare the second layer by beating the eggs in a medium bowl. Add all the remaining second layer ingredients, mixing well and pour onto the partially baked first layer.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes more, or until top is golden brown and center barely jiggles. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 24 bars (TIP: cool in the fridge overnight for firmer bars).
- For the drizzle, melt the chocolate chips with the oil and use a spoon to drizzle over the bars evenly (you can do this before cutting or after cutting, it's up to you).
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
