Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars
These Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars have three addicting layers โ a chocolate coconut crust, the best coconut โcaramelโ filling, and a dark chocolate topping! (gluten-free, Paleo + vegan)
Itโs Monday โฆ and we need chocolate.
Obviously.
Because the weekend flew by. And its raining in NYC. Plus, if we start the week with chocolate, you know its going to be a good one. Wine would do the trick too, but letโs not get crazy, after all itโs only Monday.
But, if you are feeling a little wild by the end of today, I totally wouldnโt be against these bars with a glass of red wine. You know, to unwind a bit.
Ok, so Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars.
These bars are addicting and pretty much my latest addiction. As if their amazing taste wasnโt enough, these bars are sooo easy to make, and they arenโt that bad for you.
Letโs start with the first layer โ a chocolate coconut base made of shredded coconut, almonds, oats, and cocoa powder to make it chocolatey.
Once the crust is baked, it is topped with the coconut โcaramelโ filling. The coconut caramel is made out of dates, coconut oil, and coconut cream. You guys, I can literally eat this by the spoonful. It tastes just like caramel but without all the added sugar. The filling bakes until it is set, then the whole thing is topped with melted dark chocolate.
After the bars are completely cooled, they are ready to cut, serve, and be eaten!
These bars are gluten free, paleo, and can be made vegan by using brown rice syrup instead of honey.
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Chocolate Coconut Caramel Bars (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
Ingredients
Base
- 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla
Filling
- 25 pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cups coconut cream
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Topping
- 200 g 80% dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ยบF. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Add shredded coconut, oats, almonds, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Process until flour-like consistency. Add melted coconut oil and vanilla. Pulse to combine. Press crust to the bottom of prepared baking pan and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by combining dates, coconut cream, and coconut oil in a food processor. Blend 4-5 minutes until completely smooth and thickened. Spread filling over slightly cooled base and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, cook chocolate, honey, and coconut oil until melted and smooth. Pour over cooked filling and let bars set in refrigerator, about 1 hour.
- Once bars are completely set, cut and serve!