Sunday, February 10, 2013

RECIPE: Chocolate Almond Coconut Bars

I am addicted to the Kit's Organic chocolate almond coconut bars.  After buying countless bars I knew I had to make my own.

You blend dates, almonds, and coconut all together...


Into a fine powder.


Then add melted unsweetened chocolate and coconut oil.


Smash/roll it all out.


Let it sit in the fridge.


Then cut into bars.


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Chocolate Almond Coconut Bars

20 dates
1/3 cup almonds
1/4 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1oz unsweetened chocolate melted
1 tablespoon coconut oil melted

Pulse the dates, almonds, and coconut until it makes a pretty fine powder in your food processor or blender.  Add the coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of the chocolate (save the rest for drizzling!).  Pulse until it is mixed thoroughly.  It will still be a little crumbly.  Press or roll the mixture onto plastic wrap (drizzle with chocolate if you want!).  Then let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.  Cut into bars.

If you aren't following a paleo diet try my kids favorite granola bars/balls!


I make this batch once a week!


What are your favorite bars?

14 comments:

Danielle Prestejohn said...

I can't wait to make these! They look awesome!

Kristen said...

Let me know what you think! :)

Michelle @ Eat Move Balance said...

Mmmmm . . . what fabulous ingredients, right?!? You can't go wrong! :)

Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl said...

Awesome idea and recipe! Those seriously look like the "real" thing, too!

Kristen said...

They are so simple!

Kristen said...

They taste very similar!

Jess said...

those bars look delish, but I REALLY wanna try those granola ball things!

Kerry @ Totes My Oats said...

Those look so awesome!!!

Kristen said...

You should! They are so good!

Kristen said...

Thanks girl!

Katie@Real Food Katie's Way said...

I LOVE dates!!! As for what my favorite bars...I would say 5 ingredient no bake vegan date squares! Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! I also love that I could eat it for breakfast, snack or dessert, completely guilt free!

Sunnie@moderngirlnutrition said...

This is a gorgeous post- love the photos! Can't wait to make this:)

Kristen said...

Let me know if you do! They are awesome!

Kristen said...

I love dates too. I eat them like potato chips if I open a bag!

Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietician nor do I have any type of medical training. Anything documented on this blog is my personal opinion or a learned experience.