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Coconut Nanaimo Bars Recipe by Nutritionist Sharisse Dalby

Coconut Nanaimo Bars

  • Author: Sharisse Dalby
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x

Description

A healthy twist on a classic Canadian dessert!

Ingredients

Scale
Base layer
  • 1 cup dried unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
  • 2 Tbsp coconut milk, canned
Cream layer
  • 1 cup soaked cashews (see below)
  • 1/4 cup cold-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, canned
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Dash of sea salt
Top layer
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate, 80% or more
  • 2 Tbsp cold-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Spray an 8×8 glass dish with coconut oil and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, process all of your base layer ingredients on high for 1-2 minutes, or until it makes a dough-like consistency.
  3. Spread evenly in your glass dish, pressing firmly to create the base. Set aside.
  4. In a food processor, process all of your cream layer ingredients on high for 2-3 minutes, or until it creates a smooth cream-like consistency.
  5. Spread evenly over your base layer and refrigerate.
  6. Meanwhile, in a double-broiler, place your dark chocolate and coconut oil on low heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
  7. Pour over top of cream layer, spreading evenly.
  8. Place in the freezer for 1 hour, or until firm.

Notes

Soaking Cashews
  1. Place cashews in a glass bowl, cover with water, and place a lid on top. Leave overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse the cashews before using.
Make it Vegan

Use a dairy-free dark chocolate and pure maple syrup instead of honey.