These Strawberry, Coconut & Chocolate Dessert Bars are made with coconut butter, fresh strawberries, sweet agave syrup and then topped with a healthy dose of dark chocolate.
When strawberry season is underway, I can’t help but throw them into everything that includes these delicious chocolate dessert bars.
These are basically my answer to my constant internal debate between wanting (needing?) something sweet but also wanting to fit into my jeans the next day.
How to Make Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Bars
Making these dessert bars couldn’t be easier. Simply throw strawberry layer ingredients into a food processor, spread into a baking dish, coat with a thick layer of chocolate and refrigerate until solid! (About 30 minutes to an hour)
Oh, and they take literally 10 minutes to whip up (See? So easy!).
Strawberry, Coconut & Chocolate Dessert Bars
These Strawberry, Coconut & Chocolate Dessert Bars are made with coconut butter, fresh strawberries, sweet agave syrup and then topped with a healthy dose of dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 16 oz coconut butter (I found mine at Whole Foods)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup agave, or sweeten to taste
- 8 oz dark chocolate pieces
- 1 tbs coconut oil
Instructions
- Place coconut butter, strawberries, vanilla extract and agave into the food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Butter a medium sized baking dish (I used coconut oil), then pour the strawberry mixture into the baking dish and, using a spatula, spread it evenly.
- Melt the chocolate by placing the pieces and the coconut oil into a small microwave safe bowl and heat for 30-scecond bursts at medium power. Quickly stir in between until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the strawberry mixture and place into the freezer for about 30 minutes or until solidified.
- Cut into bars and carefully remove from the pan. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve!
Notes
While coconut cream and coconut butter are often used interchangeably I would not do it with this recipe. Coconut cream is thicker with coconut bits while you'll want the light and creamy benefits of coconut butter.
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