These chocolate coconut squares are free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, but are nonetheless one of the most intensely chocolate flavoured desserts I have ever eaten. I had intended the recipe to be for chocolate coconut bars, but they came out so rich I had to downgrade the size to squares. These are lovely with a cup of coffee or as an after-school treat for hungry children.
Chocolate Coconut Squares
360 g pitted medjool dates
100 g organic cacao powder (I use Creative Nature)
60 g dessicated coconut + extra to sprinkle
50 g chopped almonds
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons water
pinch of salt
Makes about 30 squares.
Line a 20 x 20 cm baking tin with parchment paper.
Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.
Tip the mixture into the tin and spread out evenly. Press down and smooth the surface with the back of a large spoon. Sprinkle a bit more coconut over the top and press into the surface.
Refrigerate for at least one hour, then cut into squares. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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They are truly delicious! I was given one by the ‘author’ herself, and they were fresh out of the fridge! I’ll definitely make these with my three year old granddaughter.
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Thank you Gill! I hope they meet with your granddaughter’s approval too…
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Oh I am going to give these a try. A safe more enjoyable version of a bounty for me 😊, Chloe.
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Enjoy Chloe!!
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I have a number of gluten-free, vegan desserts on my site, but the coconut squares I made this week have eggs and flour. https://israelisalad.wordpress.com/2017/02/14/chocolate-chip-coconut-squares/
I will have to try out your recipe for V/GF. Thank you!
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