Description
Raspberry Coconut Bars with Almond Crust are a delightful treat featuring a crunchy almond flour base, a sweet coconut filling, and a tangy raspberry topping. The layers complement each other perfectly for a satisfying and wholesome dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Press the almond mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, forming an even crust layer.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- While the crust is cooling, prepare the coconut filling. In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Once the crust has cooled, spread the coconut filling evenly over it.
- For the raspberry layer, place raspberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the raspberries break down and become syrupy.
- Pour the raspberry sauce evenly over the coconut filling and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute the almond flour with oat flour or sunflower seed flour.
You can swap raspberries for other berries like strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
If desired, you can replace maple syrup with agave nectar or honey (if not vegan).
For longer storage, freeze the bars for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
