WELL-FED Nut ‘n Chocolate Energy Bars – We’re Going Nutty!
A healthier twist of chocolate coconut dessert bars. These are filled with heart healthy omega-3 nuts, using coconut milk and maple syrup for a natural sweetness and a paleo gluten-free crust to hold it all together!
Servings Prep Time
10bars 10mins
Cook Time
15-30mis
Servings Prep Time
10bars 10mins
Cook Time
15-30mis
Ingredients
Filling
Paleo Crust
Instructions
Paleo Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the 2 tablespoon. of pure maple syrup with coconut oil until it is smooth. Add the almond or paleo flour and mix to create a dough that holds together when pressed. You can add a touch of water if it seems too dry.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan using the palms of your hands. This is your crust.
  4. Bake the crust just until lightly golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Once the crust is lightly golden, layer the chopped almonds over top and lightly press them into the crust. Over the almond layer, add the dark chocolate chips, followed by the unsweetened coconut flakes.
Nutty Filling
  1. Mix together the can of coconut milk and 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup in a medium pot over med/high heat. Bring the mixture to a low boil and allow to boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. After about 1 min of a nice boil, turn down the heat so to allow the coconut milk and syrup to simmer for ~15 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool.
Following Steps once crust and filling mixture is ready
  1. Pour the slightly cooled coconut milk mixture over the top and then gently move the pan around until the coconut milk mixture begins to sink between the layers.
  2. Move to oven and bake until the sides are a nice light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Then, chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Slice into squares when ready to serve and enjoy.