Best 8 Chocolate Coconut Date Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and wholesome treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, coconut, and dates? Look no further than these chocolate coconut date bars! Crafted with the finest natural ingredients, these bars offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With their chewy oat crust, gooey coconut filling, and rich chocolate topping, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're planning a special gathering or simply craving a sweet indulgence, our comprehensive guide will provide you with the best recipes for chocolate coconut date bars that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE COCONUT DATE BARS



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These chocolate coconut date bars are a healthy snack idea.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Breakfast     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Date     Coconut     Healthy     Bon Appétit     snack     snack week     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pitted Medjool dates
3/4 cup raw cacao powder
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup cacao nibs
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Equipment:
One 8x8" baking pan, Parchment paper

Steps:

  • Coat 8x8" baking pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray; line with parchment, leaving overhang on all sides. Process 2 cups pitted Medjool dates, 3/4 cup raw cacao powder, 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup cacao nibs, 2 tablespoons agave syrup, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth (you may need to stop and scrape down sides a few times). Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Scatter 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut over top; press to adhere. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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These decadent bars are inspired by Hello Dollies, a popular Southern dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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I was looking for a way to have healthier snacks on hand for my kids lunches and on the go snacking. This recipe can be modified to include fruit instead of the chocolate. The date paste helps hold it together nicely and dates are known as nature's candy. No refined sugar except for in the chocolate chips. You could include carob chips or whatever kind of chips your kids like. The dried fruit version is yummy as well!

Provided by Barbara Ortiz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces dates, pitted
¼ cup water, or as needed
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups miniature chocolate chips
1 ½ cups whole raw almonds
⅔ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup salted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup almond butter
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with waxed paper so that the paper hangs over the edges of dish.
  • Combine dates and water in a food processor or blender; process until a paste forms, adding more water if needed to thin it.
  • Combine oats, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add date paste, almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix, using your hands, until wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with another piece of waxed paper and press down using a can or mini roller. Freeze for 1 hour.
  • Remove dish from freezer and lift out of dish using the edges of the waxed paper. Cut into 25 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

COCONUT DATE BARS



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The on-the-go, travel-light snack bar. Derived from a famous raw food bar and the ultimate in 'foodie!' This is a great snack for the active lifestyle and impressive to hand out to others. As an outdoor professional I take these in the back country and they need not be refrigerated and give great energy. Cut into bars and enjoy or wrap individually for on the go.

Provided by Lacy Wilson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup slivered almonds
½ cup flaked coconut
10 pitted dates, or to taste
¼ cup cashews, or to taste
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • Blend almonds and coconut in a food processor; add dates and pulse until combined. Add cashews and coconut oil; pulse until mixture is thick and sticks together. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper; form into a square, folding sides of waxed paper over the top. Refrigerate until solid, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 60.5 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER BARS



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I'm a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun, I reinvented this treat with coconut lovers in mind. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup cream of coconut
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil
3 Mounds candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), coarsely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Microwave butter on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cookie crumbs, coconut and cream of coconut until blended (mixture will be wet). Spread onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., For filling, beat butter, cream of coconut and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over crust., For topping, microwave chocolate chips and oil until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spread over filling. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE DATE SQUARES



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"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped dates
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually added to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. , Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE, CHERRY, AND DATE BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medjool date, almond butter, coconut oil, brown ri, dried cherry, almond, water, dark chocolate, flaky sea salt

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups medjool date, pitted
½ cup almond butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, melted
1 cup brown ri, puffed, or puffed quinoa
1 cup dried cherry
⅓ cup almond, chopped
¼ cup water
3 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the dates, almond butter, and coconut oil. Process until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the puffed rice, cherries, and almonds and pulse 5-6 times-just enough so that everything is well incorporated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) thick. Freeze for 15 minutes, until set.
  • Meanwhile, pour the water into a small saucepan. Place a heatproof glass or metal bowl over the saucepan, making sure the water is not touching the bottom. Bring the water to a simmer, then add the chocolate to the warm bowl and let it melt, stirring slowly. Remove the bowl from the heat as soon as the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the date and cherry mixture and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Return the pan to the freezer for another 20 minutes.
  • Once set, cut into 16 bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams

COCONUT-DATE BARS



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This easy, no-bake dessert has just three healthy ingredients: dates, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 pound very soft dates, pitted
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons coconut over the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Firmly press dates into coconut, covering bottom of dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon coconut and the walnuts, gently pressing into dates. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the dates, coconut, and nuts. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to create a more consistent texture.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates, coconut, and nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely, so that they will blend well with the other ingredients.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts and seeds in this recipe. Some popular options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, and sunflower seeds.
  • If you want a more chocolatey flavor, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Be sure to press the bars firmly into the pan before baking. This will help them to hold together better.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These Chocolate Coconut Date Bars are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and they are packed with flavor. They are also gluten-free and vegan, so they are a great option for people with dietary restrictions. If you are looking for a sweet treat that is both satisfying and nutritious, these bars are the perfect choice.

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