These No Bake Coconut Peanut Butter Bars are very easy to make and high in nutrients. They are suitable for vegetarians and pescaterian and are gluten, dairy and lactose free. However, if you are vegan, you can easily substitute the honey with maple syrup, stevia or sugar and the dark chocolate with vegan version of it.
The Coconut Peanut Butter Bars are packed with healthy fats and protein thanks to the peanut butter. But don’t you feel guilty consuming peanut butter because you fear the fat content is too high? Don’t be and here is why.
Peanut Butter
One tablespoon of peanut butter has only 85 calories, 3 g of protein and nearly 1 g of fiber. I’m so excited to learn there are tons of health benefits of peanut butter that make it even better for to eat! For example, peanut butter is:
- Great source of protein
- Rich in fiber
- Full of nutrients
- A source of healthy fats
- An energy booster
- Lowers the risk of cancer
- Promotes strong bones
- and many more.
Eating peanuts and other nuts are known to improve weight loss. Protein, fat, and fiber contained in peanut butter can trigger the feeling of fullness and help control hunger and thus contribute to weight loss. Studies have also found that eating nuts, including peanuts, reduces a person’s risk of being overweight or obese.
“Spread love as thick as you would peanut butter.”
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No Bake Coconut Peanut Butter Bars
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 100 g Desiccated coconut
- 100 ml Coconut milk
- 3 tbsp Peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 50 g Dark chocolate (I used Green & Black's Organic Dark Chocolate 70%)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the dark chocolate in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Place the mixture into a lined tin or container and press down firmly. Chill for 30 minutes until firm. Remove from the fridge and cut into bars.
- Melt the dark chocolate, allow it to cool down for 4-5 minutes and dip each bar in it. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!