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Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars

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These coconut bars are perfect tea time treats. Made with shredded coconut, almond and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips. The next time you invited over at friends make a batch of these chocolate chip coconut bars and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

A stack of chocolate chip cake squares on a board.
Coconut Bars with Chocolate Chips and Almonds

This has been a busy week. We have the season of Sukkot and festivities mean lots of food, food, and food.  Which also means lots of family time too. Been busy entertaining and cooking. I made these to take me with me to a friend’s place this week and was surprised how much everybody loved it. It is a great feeling when everybody will ask you if the recipe is on your blog already. I promised to post these asap, so here I am.

These are absolutely amazing and one I make when I need to treat people because it always gets lots of compliments.

About this recipe

The recipe is fairly simple and straight forward with most ingredients that can be found easily. I use fresh shredded coconut but you can also use desiccated coconut. The dried coconut given them a longer shelflife making these perfect for holiday treats in give away baskets.

The almond had a nice little crunch, texture, while the brown sugar gives that light caramel flavor. Chocolate and coconut have always been a great combination and I love it very much. But I have to be honest and say while everybody loves these with chocolate chips my favorite is still the all-natural coconut bars without any additions.

A stack of chocolate chip cake squares on a board.
Homemade Bars with Coconut, Chocolate Chips and Almonds

Ingredients and substitutes

  • Coconut – You can use fresh shredded coconut or desiccated coconut. While I love fresh coconut the desiccated does increase its shelf life by 3 to 4 days which is great when you want to give these as gifts during the festive season.
  • Sugar – I use both brown and white sugar. Love the slight hint of molasses from the brown sugar when combined with the coconut and the crispness white sugar gives these bars.
  • Butter – I always use unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt in the recipe. Having said that, you can use salted butter and omit the salt in the recipe.
  • Almond meal – is just ground almond. I love the combination of almonds and coconut. You can substitute the almonds with all-purpose flour if you want to keep these nut-free.
  • All-purpose flour – simple plain flour is all you need for these. You can substitute some of the flour with whole wheat but the texture of the bars will be slightly denser.
A collage of the ingredients for making chocolate chip cake squares.
Homemade Bars with Coconut, Chocolate Chips and Almonds

Step by step instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F.
  • Grease and line an 8 x 8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Thinly slice the almonds – and set aside.
  • Combine together the almond meal, flour, and salt – and set aside.
  • Lightly cream the butter and sugars.
  • Add the egg – and combine well.
  • Then, add the coconut – combine well.
  • Next, add the flour mixture
  • Add the vanilla and almond extract – combine well.
  • Lastly, add the chocolate chips – and combine well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the top with chopped almonds (more coconut if you want).
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Cool for five minutes before cutting.
  • Cut into 8 large squares or 16 small squares.
  • Store these well wrapped so they do not dry out.
A stack of coconut cake squares on a wooden board.
Homemade Bars with Coconut, Chocolate Chips and Almonds

Frequently asked questions

How long will these coconut bars keep?

If stored properly these coconut bars will last for about 2 to 3 days at room temperature. Store in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.

How far in advance can you make these bars?

These can be baked up to 2 days ahead of time. However, if you are making them for a bake sale or to give as gifts it best to make them no more than a day ahead so people will have some storage time too.

Can I add oats to these bars?

Yes, you can substitute the almond meal with oats. Keep everything else the same and follow the same process.

Can I add other nuts to these chocolate chip bars?

Coconut pairs well with almonds but you can also try pistachios, hazelnuts, and macadamia. I often add cashew nuts and make these as cashew coconut bars.

What chocolate should I use for these bars?

I like using semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can also use your favorite chopped chocolate bar

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 197kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 16 squares

Description

 These chocolate chip coconut bars are perfect tea time treats. Made with desiccated coconut, almond and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips these are surprisingly simple and easy to make. The next time you invited over at friends make a batch of these coconut chocolate chip bars and watch the kids devour.

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup (90 g) All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60 g) Almond meal
  • 4 oz (113 g) Butter ((1 stick, 1/2 cup) unsalted, room temperature)
  • ½ cup (100 g) White sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) Brown sugar
  • 1 Egg (large)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup (85 g) Desiccated coconut
  • 7 oz (200 g) Chocolate chips
  • 10 Almonds (chopped)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Almond extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F
  • Grease and line an 8 x 8 square baking pan with parchment paper
  • Thinly slice the almonds – set aside.
  • Combine together the almond meal, flour, and salt -set aside
  • Lightly cream the butter and sugars
  • Add the egg – combine well
  • Then add the coconut – combine well.
  • Next, add the flour mixture
  • Add the vanilla and almond extract – combine well
  • Lastly, add the chocolate chips – combine well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan
  • Sprinkle the top with chopped almonds (more coconut if you want)
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly golden
  • Cool for five minutes before cutting
  • Cut into 8 large squares or 16 small squares
  • Store these well wrapped so they do not dry out

Recipe Notes & Tips

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Conversions Used

1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,

Nutrition Information

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.7mg

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  1. 5 stars
    My favorite is combo coconut almond and chocolate I like that you made it into delicious dessert with it. I need to try this chocolate chip is most loved thing in my home. My son love it.

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