Holiday Snack Prep Made Simple: Try These No-Bake Coconut Almond Bars

Want some quick, no-bake snacks to get you through these busy days?

This month is all about making life easier for you as we enter the holiday season…

So we thought, “What better time than now to share a recipe you don’t even need the oven for?!”

These No-Bake Coconut Almond Bars call for coconut butter (not to be confused with coconut oil)…But if you can’t find it, you can easily substitute extra almond butter or use your favorite nut butter. It just won’t have as much coconut flavor!

Here’s your recipe…

No-Bake Coconut Almond Bars

(Makes 8 servings)

Base Layer:

• 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• ¼ cup oat flour (grind rolled oats in a food processor or high-speed blender)
• ¼ cup coconut butter
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ¼ tsp sea salt or more to taste
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping:

• 3 tbsp dark chocolate (80% cacao or higher) chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

How to make it:

Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or coconut oil.

In a bowl, mix shredded coconut and oat flour for the base. Set aside.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt coconut butter, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth. Add vanilla and salt, then remove from heat.

Combine the melted mixture with the coconut/flour mix until it forms a ball. Press it evenly into the prepared pan and refrigerate.

For the topping, melt chocolate, coconut butter, and maple syrup over low heat. Spread smoothly over the base.

(Optional: Add dried cranberries for a festive touch!)

Let cool, and when it’s set, cut into 8 equal portions.

DELICIOUS!

Committed to your success,

The Method3 Fitness Team

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