Vegan Chocolate Coconut Date Bars [GF, Oil-Free]
Incredibly delicious and indulgent no bake vegan chocolate coconut date bars! 6 ingredients, gluten-free, oil-free and so easy to make
Equipment
- You will need: a food processor, a loaf pan and parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates, packed about 11-12 dates
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 & 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt + an extra pinch
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by adding all of the ingredients, minus the chocolate chips, to the food processor and pulse for a minute or so. The mixture should be soft, moist and slightly sticky. Make sure there are no large pieces of dates remaining. If it looks dry, keep pulsing. Note: your medjool dates should be plump, sticky and moist. If they feel dry and look wrinkled, soak them in hot water for about 10-15 minutes, drain the water, then proceed with the recipe.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and then add in the mixture. Use your fingers or a small spatula to press down firmly so that the mixture is in a tight & even layer. Make sure to press firmly so the mixture sticks together. Set aside.
- Next, add your dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to stir very well.
- Grab the loaf pan and pour the melted dark chocolate over the mixture then spread the chocolate into an even layer with a small spatula. Then, add some extra shredded coconut on top (optional) and place the loaf pan in the freezer for about 10 or so minutes, until the chocolate has set. Once the dark chocolate layer has hardened, slice into bars and enjoy!
- Store these bars covered in the refrigerator. You can eat them straight from the fridge, or let them sit at room temp for a few minutes to soften before eating.
Notes
- Note: your medjool dates should be plump, sticky and moist. If they feel dry and look wrinkled, soak them in hot water for about 10-15 minutes, drain the water, then proceed with the recipe.