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Chocolate, Coconutty Bars

Chocolate, Coconutty Bars

Author’s note – Adapted from my dear hubby’s recipe! This is so versatile!

No-Bake, Toasted Coconut, Fudge Bars

No-Bake, Toasted Coconut, Fudge Bars

No-Bake, Toasted Coconut, Fudge Bars

Servings: 30
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread shredded coconut on a baking pan lined with parchment and bake for 5–10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.

In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring occasionally until smooth for about 5–6 minutes.

Stir the cooled toasted coconut into the chocolate mixture. Remove parchment paper from pan, and then spread mixture into the baking pan. Sprinkle the almonds on top, if desired.

Place the pan in the refrigerator to cool for several hours or overnight before cutting into small squares. This recipe will stay firm at room temperature.

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Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Oat Bars

Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Oat Bars

Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Oat Bars

Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Homemade Cranberry Sauce:

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1/3 cup whole sugar
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Gluten Free Oat Bars:

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix cranberries, sugar, and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until all cranberries pop. Add in cornstarch, gelatin, and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

In a large bowl, combine oats, rice flour, sorghum flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar and mix well. Add in palm shortening and coconut oil. Mix by hand until the mixture forms small crumbs.

Grease a 9 x13-inch pan with coconut oil and press crumb mixture (reserving about two cups for topping) in an even layer on the bottom. Spread cranberry sauce over the crumb layer. Sprinkle reserved topping in an even layer.

Bake for 25 minutes or until top begins to brown. Remove and allow to cool before cutting into bars.

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Coconut + Chocolate Energy Bars

Coconut + Chocolate Energy Bars

This is a coconut and chocolate snack bar that’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, working professionals, and everyone in-between!

Gluten-Free, Super Berry Snack Bars

Gluten-Free, Super Berry Snack Bars

Perfect for hikes, these snack bars are made with coconut oil, nuts, and seeds.

Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Currant, Persimmon Bars

Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Currant, Persimmon Bars

Gluten-Free, Cranberry, Currant, Persimmon Bars

Servings: 15
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Crust:

Fruit Filling:

  • 2 medium persimmons, chopped (about 1/2–3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cranberries
  • 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Crumb Topping:

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Crust: in a blender, puree almonds, water, and dates together until smooth. In a bowl, add in date mixture and remaining crust ingredients and mix until well combined. Spread into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Filling: in a saucepan, combine fruit filling ingredients and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken. Pour fruit mixture over crust.

Topping: in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and blend together with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle crumb mixture over fruit filling. Return bars to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until crumb topping starts to brown. Let cool about 15 minutes and cut into bars.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

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Gluten-Free, Coconut Cake Brownies

Gluten-Free, Coconut Cake Brownies

These moist brownies are made with coconut flour and Coconut Cream Concentrate.