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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars

    Published: Aug 21, 2014 ยท Updated: Jun 25, 2018 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars are no sugar added, no bake snack bars that are great for a healthy dessert or snack and are lunch box approved

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from Living Well Kitchen1

    It's Recipe ReDux time, and this month's theme is Bars & Bites for Brown Bags:

    Whether you pack your lunch in a bento box, a brown bag or a retro cartoon character lunch box, don't forget the bars and bites. Small squares or round bites can pack nutrition into a sweet or savory taste. Show us your favorite way to jazz up any type of lunch box.

    I chose to make some bars, no particular reason other than I didn't have the time to roll the mixture into balls. Pressing the mixture into a pan and cutting into squares seemed a lot easier to me.

    These little chocolatey bites of goodness have no added sugar - just dates make up their wonderful sweetness. I've been on a mad chocolate kick lately and these do an amazing job at satisfying cravings for chocolate without me feeling restricted to a tiny piece of chocolate.

    I love that the CCC Bars {short for Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars} are packed with fiber thanks to the chia seeds and dates.

    Another beautiful thing about these bars? They're allergy friendly.

    Most bars always have some sort of offending ingredient that isn't tolerated by certain food allergies... think nuts, gluten, etc.

    But not these!

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from Living Well Kitchen

    Just dates, chia seeds, cocoa powder, coconut oil & unsweetened coconut flakes, vanilla extract, and salt.

    Coconut is not a nut {it's considered a fruit and most people with nut allergies can tolerate coconut. Be sure to check with your allergist, though!}, and chia seeds are seeds -- obviously -- so they shouldn't bother someone with a nut allergy. Again, be sure to check with your doctor.

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    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from Living Well Kitchen

    All of the ingredients are naturally gluten free, and these require no baking time {score for this steamy weather!}

    For those warmer weathered months, I recommend keeping these refrigerated because they get a little sticky and slightly smooshy {it's a word, I promise} when they come to room temperature or hotter.

    Just so you know, these are very similar to my No Bake Cocoa Banana Bars but they don't have any almond butter or bananas.

    And you don't have to do any cooking at all for these things. Just put everything in a food processor and you're good to go.

    These do require a little time in the fridge, but honestly, they were yummy without sitting in the fridge.

    They're good no matter what.

    I took these to work as an easy and filling snack, and one friend commented, "those were little bites of chocolatey heaven"

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from Living Well Kitchen

    I couldn't agree more ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from Living Well Kitchen

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars are no sugar added, no bake snack bars that are great for a healthy dessert or snack and are lunch box approved
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 bars
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dates about 10 dates
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ยฝ cup chia seeds
    • ยผ cup cocoa powder
    • ยผ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
    • โ…› teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add dates, water, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add chia and cocoa powder, and blend until completely incorporated {you might have to push down the mixture a few times}.
    • Blend in coconut and salt.
    • Press into a parchment-lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish {it helps if you use an extra piece of parchment or waxed paper to use to press the mixture in a pan}. Refrigerate for at least 4 hour or overnight. Cut into 12 squares. Keep refrigerated.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars
    Serving Size
     
    1 bar
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    107
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Sodium
     
    26
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    146
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.1
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    52
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars from @memeinge are no sugar added, no bake snack bars that are great for a snack or dessert and are lunch box approved. Tasty treat recipe that is gluten free, dairy free, vegan recipe

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    1. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

      August 23, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      I'm so with you on the bars vs bites - so much easier (kinda why I rarely make roll + cut out cookies vs. drop style!) Two things I gotta get into my pantry more often --> dates & chia seeds!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:05 am

        Exactly! I love the way cut out cookies look but some times I just don't have the time and/or energy haha. And yes, you need dates in your pantry and chia seeds too ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

      August 26, 2014 at 5:54 am

      I recently discovered the amazing culinary properties of chia seed and have been using them in everything from puddings to meatballs! Can't wait to try your recipe. Looks amazing. See you at #BlogBrulee + looking forward to being your roommate!!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        August 28, 2014 at 9:55 pm

        I am loving chia seeds right now too! I must try them in meatballs!!
        So excited about #BlogBrulee too ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Bat-el Miller says

      September 08, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      wow this looks amazing i can't wait to try this recipe!!! I have a serious obsession with chocolate and I am always trying to find healthier ways to fit it in. This seems like a great snack or treat after a hard workout.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 10, 2014 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks Bat-el!! You will love them, and they are perfect for any occasion - snack, treat, dessert, even breakfast ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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