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Almond Coconut Bars

A fancied up homemade and no bake almond joy candy bar
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond coconut, almond coconut bars, almond coconut candy bars, almond joy, healthy almond joy, homemade almond joy, no bake dessert bar, vegan almond joy
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

Base

  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Coconut Filling

  • 2 cups coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Blend base ingredients in a food processor for 1-2 minutes until a loose dough forms. Press dough into an even layer in a parchment lined baking dish.
  • Blend coconut filling ingredients in a food processor for 30 seconds until coconut flakes turn to fine shreds and is sticky when pressed between fingers. Press coconut filling into pan in an even layer atop the base layer. Freeze for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add 1/4 cup coconut flakes and 1/4 cup almonds to a dry skillet set over medium heat. Toast for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Remove base/filling from freezer and the pan. Cut into bars. Melt chocolate with 1 tsp coconut oil in 30 second intervals in microwave until melted. Drizzle bars with chocolate, top with toasted almonds and coconut flakes and drizzle with more chocolate to secure toppings. Freeze until chocolate has hardened. Store in an air tight container in the freezer.