Squeaky Clean Coconut Wonder Bars

Squeaky Clean Coconut Wonder Bars (photo by recipe author)

Servings: 12 bars
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

For the crust:

2 cups almond meal
1/2 cup organic whole sugar (to taste)
1/2 cup coconut oil (softened)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

2 1/2 cups (6 oz) coconut flakes
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 cup coconut cream concentrate, softened or melted

Stir together the crust ingredients, incorporating everything well. It should stick together without being too oily or wet. Press firmly into an 8×8 baking dish.

Mix together the topping ingredients, using enough coconut cream to thoroughly moisten the coconut flakes and hold everything together. Spread evenly over the crust and then press down firmly into the crust.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the coconut oil is solidified and you can cut squares without everything crumbling.

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Published on July 21, 2014

(8 votes, average: 2.88 out of 5)

8 Comments

Martha July 28, 2014 at 10:21 am - Reply

I love chocolate, but those are manufactured with some ingredients I don’t trust. I would like to get some chocolate that would be pure.

Tony Wilkin-Smith January 22, 2015 at 12:56 pm - Reply

What about Carob nibs. They are naturally sweet, even available organic.

Rhonda July 27, 2014 at 4:58 pm - Reply

I substituted honey for maple syrup and coconut sugar for regular sugar.  It was delicious.

Tony Wilkin-Smith January 22, 2015 at 12:50 pm - Reply
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Try Carob.
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Linda July 24, 2014 at 9:11 am - Reply

Sesame seeds are another good alternative to nuts.  They have a wonderful flavor and are super nutritious.

Annie M July 23, 2014 at 4:28 pm - Reply

Instead of nut meal i try sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds blended. Im going to try this with sunflower seeds and see how it goes :)

Sarah S. July 23, 2014 at 4:13 pm - Reply

Theresa, try grinding up a nut that you can handle. Cashews would probably work well.

Theresa July 22, 2014 at 3:44 pm - Reply

Hi I’m new to all this and was wondering if there is a substitute for almond meal ,I have any allergy to almonds and this recipe sounds good thanks:)

Squeaky Clean Coconut Wonder Bars