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
Can I substitute melted raw cocao butter chips for the 2 T of coconut oil. Do you think it will work. Thanks.
You can definitely experiment! Be sure to report back if you do!
I tried mixing with only a spoon and not using a food processor. I do not recommend this method. I think the pulverised coconut is better at absorbing the maple syrup and coconut oil. My bars didn’t hold up. The mix is still very good, though, but I had to eat it with a spoon!
OK, I’m a mom, so I believe you can never have enough clean underwear.
That being said, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE coconut, and I am going to make these ASAP!
Just made this with some modifications due to my addiction to chocolate and to save calories (and my glucose level)! I added 1 T of cocoa powder and 1 T of water. To replace the maple syrup, I used NuNaturals NuStevia Simple Syrup. Instead of a food processor for many of these recipes, I use my 4 cup pull chopper (you can google the term). This is a lot quicker and easier. Using a small silicone spatula makes it easy to get every last bit out of the bowl. These actually taste like Mounds Bars! You could even press an almond into each piece prior to refrigerating or freezing. Does a watched freezer ever freeze???? Can’t wait!
Can I use grape seed oil or olive oil or melted butter as a substitute? I don’t have coconut oil. Thanks.
No those oils aren’t solid when chilled.
Quick question – if I’m using sweetened coconut, can I eliminate the syrup?
I don’t think it would work with sweetened coconut or stay together well.
Do these have to stay refrigerated until you serve them? I’m wondering if these could be a candidate for a bake sale, where they would sit out for a day or so?
As long as it’s not a warm day, they should be fine to sit out for a little while. Only issue is that coconut oil melts when it’s warm.
This is amazing! I make it regularly and LOVE it. I have, without problem, substituted honey for the maple syrup. Have you ever added nuts to this?
I have added almonds to make almond joys 🙂
i definately want to try this, but how do you figure out 1/8 th of a tsp of the salt? I don’t have that measurement on my set, just one forth, wish I was better at math
Just fill up half of the 1/4th measuring spoon 😉
Or double the recipe!
I just made these and they are delicious however I was only able to get 3 bars out of it. Could it be because I didn’t melt the coconut oil?