Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg

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Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg

When someone knows me well, they know that cooking is not my only passion. 😄 Among other things, books are a huge inspiration for me, and today’s recipe came to life after reading one of my favourite books I’ve read recently – “Hello Stranger” by my favourite romance author, Katherine Center. I highly recommend the book; it will warm your heart like the cosiest and softest blanket – just like all of her books do. In the book, the main character has the chance to enjoy Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread. My recipe here is a product of my desire to use all those lovely spices and coconut but in a new way. This is not my version of this bread; this is a dessert in my own style inspired by the ingredients used in Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread. I hope you will enjoy it! 🙂

Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg
Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg
Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg

Raw Coconut Bars with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Nutmeg

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When someone knows me well, they know that cooking is not my only passion. 😄 Among other things, books are a huge inspiration for me, and today's recipe came to life after reading one of my favourite books I've read recently – "Hello Stranger" by my favourite romance author, Katherine Center. I highly recommend the book; it will warm your heart like the cosiest and softest blanket – just like all of her books do. In the book, the main character has the chance to enjoy Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread. My recipe here is a product of my desire to use all those lovely spices and coconut but in a new way. This is not my version of this bread; this is a dessert in my own style inspired by the ingredients used in Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread. I hope you will enjoy it! 🙂
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g desiccated shredded coconut plus extra for topping
  • 150 g rolled oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 75 g pitted dates
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 small banana peeled, 100g

For topping:

  • 10 g goji berries
  • 10 g raisins
  • 10 g dried cranberries
  • a little extra desiccated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Place all the dry ingredients: desiccated coconut, rolled oats, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a food processor and blend until they form a coarse flour-like consistency.
  • Add the dates, almond butter, banana, and vanilla extract, and blend until it forms a sticky mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture into a loaf tin (approximately 11x24cm) lined with parchment paper. Press the mixture down with your hand or a spoon to create an even surface.
  • Sprinkle the goji berries, raisins, dried cranberries, and a little more desiccated coconut on top. Press the entire mixture down once more with your hand and let it sit for about half an hour to an hour.
  • Cut into squares or desired shapes.
Keyword cinnamon, coconut, raw, raw bars

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