These Cacao Coconut Oat Bars are a delightful and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, cacao powder, and shredded coconut, they offer a healthy alternative to traditional desserts.
This recipe is simple to follow and results in chewy, chocolatey bars that are great for snacking or as a quick breakfast option. Enjoy these healthy desserts any time of the day!
Nutritious Cacao Coconut Oat Bars
These oat bars combine the rich flavor of cacao with the tropical taste of coconut, creating a delicious and healthy snack. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cacao powder, shredded coconut, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts or seeds.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly to create an even layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Cut and Serve: Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
