Description
These Raspberry Coconut Bars with Almond Crust offer a delightful contrast of textures, with a crunchy almond base supporting a creamy, tangy raspberry filling. The sweet coconut topping adds a tropical flair, making each bite a blissful experience that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Almond Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Raspberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup honey or agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Coconut Topping:
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt to form the crust mixture.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, honey, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the raspberry filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix shredded coconut, coconut sugar, and melted coconut oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the raspberry layer.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the coconut topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the bars in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Raspberry Coconut Bars, Almond Crust, Gluten-Free Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, Tropical Bars, Healthy Snack, Vegan Dessert, No-Bake Option, Summer Treat, Berry Dessert, Coconut Topping, Homemade Bars