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Veegan Bounty Bars

Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted or coconut butter (slightly warmed and softened
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips melted
  • a pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add shredded coconut, melted coconut oil or softened coconut butter, and maple syrup or honey to a food processor and blend until a sticky mixture forms. Do not over-process your coconut or bars will feel sandy. You can also mix this by hand in a bowl with a spatula.
  2. Press the coconut mixture firmly into a 5 X 7" or 8 X 4 loaf pan lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer until completely hard, about 1 hour.
  3. Cut into 12 bars. If bars start to fall apart press it back together and freeze again for another hour before cutting.
  4. Melt chocolate in a microwave or in a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water.
  5. Dip bars into the chocolate one by one and place on a wire rack or a pan lined with baking paper. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt. Allow to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy cold or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Recipe Notes

One bar has 150 mg Potassium.

Variation:

  • Berry flavored: Instead of using honey or maple syrup, add ½ cup of berries, blended in a blender or food processor.
  • More toppings: Add toppings as dried fruits, nuts, or seeds for added zinc and iron.