These no-bake coconut bars are completely irresistible – and you can make them in under 10 minutes!
As if I needed yet another addictive no-bake recipe on the blog.
Oh but one can never have enough no-bake recipes, right?
Especially when there is coconut involved.
You know what else one can never have enough of?
Obviously I would say chocolate.
The eleven different types of chocolate bars in my kitchen pantry attest to that. My roommate would say makeup, as her collection could stock three separate branches of Sephora.
My sister would probably say shoes. Although she might say nailpolish.
She really does have a lot of nailpolish.
Also try these: No Bake Coconut Bounty Bars
And one can never have enough coconut.
Except maybe my crazy boyfriend who just yesterday informed me that he doesn’t like coconut.
I think I stared at him blankly for over five minutes, trying to comprehend that statement.
You know, I also once dated a guy who didn’t like chocolate… 😕
Fill in the Blank: One can never have enough ________.
Dishes? Scarves? Jars of peanut butter?
I’m also going to throw jeans and bathing suits onto my list, because even with all the ones I already own, I always want to buy more.
Oh, and puppies… I can’t go into Petsmart on adoption days for fear of taking home all the rescue puppies!
No-Bake Coconut Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (80g)
- 1/4 cup agave or pure maple syrup, or 1/4 cup water and stevia to taste
- 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (For substitutions, see nutrition link below)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- optional mini chocolate chips
InstructionsÂ
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. (Mixing by hand will still taste good, but the bars will crumble.) Squish into any small container–I used a 7×5–and refrigerate for an hour before trying to cut. Or freeze for 15 minutes. Can be stored in the fridge or freezer, for at least a few weeks.View Nutrition Facts
Notes
I dont like agave or maple. What else can I use for the coconut bars?
I dont own a food processor has anyone just smooshed it all together? I want to make them but dont want to waste it if I need a processor.
How many calories does this have in?
Thank you so much for this!!! My daughter is a natural born vegan and I am always looking for natural recipes the whole family can share. It’s hard to find a dessert recipe that doesn’t call for eggs or flour, I am so happy I found this.
And where might I find a recipe for those Healthy Magic Squares referenced above? (My husband and I greatly enjoyed these coconut bars!!!)
Was wondering, re your coconut crack bars, it honey could substitute the agave/maple syrup….etc…?
What if you poured melted chocolate over these then refrigerated? It might just be the perfect treat!
One can never have enough Tea. 🙂
Hi Katie! I finally got to make these and the chocolate chip peanut butter (in my case, sunflower seed butter!) balls yesterday! I featured them on my (NEW!) blog in yesterday’s post! Of course, I made sure to let everyone know where and who I got the recipes from with a link to your site and both recipes. I’d love for you to come on over and check it out! Thanks for the delicious healthy desserts!!! 🙂
Oh my….sooooo good….coconut crack indeed. I doubled the recipe, added almond meal and coconut butter. Oh, and I halved the sweetener (honey). Thank you for a great recipe.
I love this. We tried and loved it. I posted and linked back to you! THANKS for the great recipe!
http://abirdandabean.com/healthy-no-bake-coconut-almond-joy-truffles/
I put cranberries in mine and it reminds me of an Australian Christmas desert we had as kids, called ‘White Christmas’. Looking forward to putting something else in for crunch, maybe amaranth or puffed rice, with some crushed up nuts.
I don’t know what I did wrong but mine turned out terribly salty, overly sweet (used maple syrup), and too thin to get out of the pan. I may try warming what I have so they are soft again and mixing it with another cup of coconut and a bit more coconut oil. I love the idea and think they’d be great to have on hand for a healthy snack.
I just made these, and holy mother of coconut, they are amazing. I can’t wait to make them for my mom. She and I used to always grab a king-size Mounds bar at the store to share, and these are so much better. I added some dark chocolate chips and raw almonds in when I was processing it, and it turned out muddy-looking but so good. I am eating it out of the dish with a spoon because I am impatient.
Just made these… can’t stop eating them!!! I’m a chocoholic, and Almond Joy is one of my favorite candy bars, so I added 2 tbsp of cocao nibs and a handful of almonds (I didn’t measure, but I’m sure it was less than 1/4 cup). Tastes soo much like Almond Joy! And so easy!!
Im absolutely adoring your recipes. Seriously. Thank you SO MUCH for all these, they’re so very very helpful.