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Anyways, on to today’s post…
These no-bake coconut bars are completely addictive – and you can make them in less than 10 minutes!
As if I needed yet another addictive no-bake recipe on the blog. Oh but one can never have enough no-bake recipes, right? Especially when there is coconut involved.
You know what else one can never have enough of?
Obviously I would say chocolate.
The eleven different types of chocolate bars in my kitchen pantry attest to that. My roommate would say makeup, as her collection could stock three separate branches of Sephora. My sister would probably say shoes. Although she might say nailpolish.
She really does have a lot of nailpolish.
Also try these: No Bake Coconut Bounty Bars
And one can never have enough coconut.
Except maybe my crazy boyfriend who just yesterday informed me that he doesn’t like coconut.
I think I stared at him blankly for over five minutes, trying to comprehend that statement.
You know, I also once dated a guy who didn’t like chocolate… 😕
Fill in the Blank: One can never have enough ________. Dishes? Scarves? Jars of peanut butter?
I’m also going to throw jeans and bathing suits onto my list, because even with all the ones I already own, I always want to buy more.
Oh, and puppies… I can’t go into Petsmart on adoption days for fear of taking home all the rescue puppies!
If you make these coconut bars, be sure to rate the recipe in the comments below or tag @ChocolateCoveredKatie on Instagram so I can see and like your pictures!
Coconut Crack Bars
No-Bake Coconut Crack Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (80g)
- 1/4 cup agave or pure maple syrup (or 1/4 cup water and stevia to taste)
- 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (For substitutions, see nutrition link below)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- optional raw chocolate chips from the Chocolate Covered Katie Cookbook
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor. (Mixing by hand will still taste good, but the bars will crumble.) Squish into any small container–I used a 7×5–and refrigerate for an hour before trying to cut. Or freeze for 15 minutes. Can be stored in the fridge or freezer, for at least a few weeks.
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Mozzie says
30th August 2012 at 9:11 pmwell, i noticed that many people say they don’t like coconut, meaning “i don’t like this hard-to-get-out-from-between-my-teeth-thing”. To many people coconut reminds of something dry and messy, which doesn’t allow them to fully enjoy the taste. now be careful, i have to confess – before i tried making your coconut butter fudge, i was one of such people as well.. try making your chocolate fudge for your friend, my hating-coconut friends tried it and they confessed that this is the only form of coconut they ever enjoyed 🙂
India says
30th August 2012 at 9:15 pmHEYA
I love coconut, bounties, water, milk, macaroons!
Thought it was healthy but its so high in saturated fat, isn’t this the bad kind, I thought it was only in animal products x x x
Darcie says
30th August 2012 at 9:24 pmOoooh, I was in need of a good snack recipe to make with everything I already have. Perfect! I sort of want to halve the coconut and put some crispy brown rice cereal in. Maybe I’ll do both.
And, one can never have too much fabric!
jenica says
30th August 2012 at 9:29 pmOne can never haven enough socks and underwear. No matter how many I have, they are still always the first things to force me to do laundry.
[email protected] says
30th August 2012 at 9:33 pmOne can never have enough handbags…….and cocounut butter! These look way too easy….could be a bit dangerous. My daughter loves coconut and these would be a great special treat for her.
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
30th August 2012 at 9:45 pmSHOES!!! 🙂 oh those sound delicious! love it!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
30th August 2012 at 10:01 pmThis coconut crack bars look amazing!!! I have to try this recipe!!! Yummy!!
Cheerfully Vegan says
30th August 2012 at 10:02 pmThis looks very tasty. You know what would be great with it? A melted chocolate chip topping! lol Gotta get chocolate in there SOME how! ;D
Annie says
30th August 2012 at 10:14 pmI’d say jeans, shorts (love running), books (of course), chocolate (obviously!), and onions – as strange as that may sound. They’re actually my favorite vegetable. Which could account for my not being prone to infection.
Angela says
30th August 2012 at 10:14 pmUh…..You had me at “Hello”; you lost me at “I don’t like coconut!!” 🙁 That’s crazy!! I LOVE coconut!!!! But I too get the up-turned nose when I mention a coconut cream pie for the work potluck! Or if I make (unhealthy) coconut cake for the quarterly birthday cake! So, I sympathize, but hope your boyfriend is accomodating to your need for coconut treats!!
Suzanne B says
30th August 2012 at 10:19 pmThese sound so good! I did try making them today, but I had the reduced fat shredded coconut…. and I think that doesn’t work as well, as it seems dry.
Thoughts………I wonder how coconut butter would be in this, and I wonder if this would hold up to being rolled into ball shapes? I will try it again, after I get a new bag of coconut.
Love love love coconut!
Rana says
30th August 2012 at 10:21 pmThese would be fun with some coloured coconut too! Just picture two or three colours on a plate to serve – FUN! Thanks again Katie.
Hannah says
30th August 2012 at 10:47 pmThis one can never have enough colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint, paint brushes, or pens apparently. My cupboard runneth over. You would think I’m an artist. I’m not. I guess I missed my calling. I’m so glad you didn’t miss yours. I love your blog & recipes, Katie!!!
Megan says
30th August 2012 at 10:57 pmIs coconut oil just coconut butter warmed up or melted?
Alanna says
30th August 2012 at 11:29 pmNope, not the same thing — see here:
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/06/30/coconut-butter-and-coconut-oil/
Kathryn says
30th August 2012 at 11:05 pmThis recipe may excite me more than any of your chocolate recipes (which are amazing). My hubby and I love Oskri coconut bars and I’ve wanted to replicate them for ages. It looks like you’ve done all the work for us.
Oskri coconut bars come plain – if you could call this plain – and dipped in dark chocolate. I plan to make a batch (or two) and try dipping some of them.
Mary L. says
30th August 2012 at 11:16 pmwhy aren’t these covered in chocolate?
that’s okay, I can fix that.
j3nn says
30th August 2012 at 7:18 pmNeeds a chocolate ganache frosting! haha These sounds super yummy!
Susan says
30th August 2012 at 11:18 pmmmmm I saw these on pinterest and HAD to make them. Decided to add chocolate chips to the mix before I ran the NINJA! I could have just melted some chocolate, but I was feeling lazy and this recipe was easy. After I pressed it in my pan, I added sliced almonds on top! Delicious! Not pretty white like yours, but tastes so good!
Ruth says
30th August 2012 at 11:33 pmGreat great recipe! I love coconut! and I was laughing so hard when I read your boyfriend doesn’t like coconut, LOL! Same thing happened to me and my husband 😛
Brenda says
30th August 2012 at 11:47 pmOh you bet I melted some chocolate and drizzled it over top of these superlicious coconut crack bars! Then I toasted some more coconut and used chocolate and toasted coconut with them…fabulous!
LJ Briar says
31st August 2012 at 12:05 amOne can never have enough…
-music
-books
-Phantom of the Opera paraphernalia
-belly dance DVDs
-sets of oddly specific collectibles no one else finds interesting
Peanut Butter Bunny says
31st August 2012 at 2:01 amI thought I was the only one with a supply of collectibles that no one else finds interesting. XD Music and books are splendid responses, I’m on board! ^^
Olivia says
31st August 2012 at 12:21 amOne can never have enough rubber ducks! But maybe that’s just me. I have 360+! I guess you could say my rubber duck collection has gotten a bit out of hand… 😛
Jilly says
31st August 2012 at 12:34 amThese look freaking delicious!! I love coconut. There is a Latino coconut candy that i could eat everyyyy day that my ex-b/f introduced me to. OMG…
Things i can NEVER have enuf of: Nail polish!! I’m an addict. I do my own nail art etc. One of my hobbies in my early retirement. (;
I also could never get enuf of choc and pb, or choc and coconut as far as sweets, and Mexican foods or pizza as far as meals.
Love you Katie!!
michelle says
31st August 2012 at 1:22 amThis looks amazing. Just wondering if you or anyone has tried it with the water and stevia? I’m curious if it becomes icy or crystallized more?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
5th September 2012 at 5:40 pmYes, I tried both ways. It’s a little drier with the stevia, but both ways work. 🙂
Kerry says
31st August 2012 at 1:25 amI split the mix into 2 & added spiralina powder & a little honey to one batch & kept the other 1 as per the recipe. Layered the green, sweeter layer on top & it is delish! Thanks for sharing such yummy recipes!
Megan says
31st August 2012 at 1:38 amOne can never have enough…brownies, peanut butter, oatmeal…Seriously, I have peanut butter at least once a day…I could go through an entire jar of Teddy’s all-natural chunky peanut butter by myself in a week. Oatmeal I have at least five days a week for breakfast. Brownies I have whenever there’s ice cream in the freezer to make a sundae! I don’t know if they have it around you, but I buy this brownie mix called “No Pudge! Brownie Mix.” The mix itself has no fat, and all you add is yogurt. It’s a more natural brownie mix, and it makes really chewy brownies. I always call the middle piece 🙂
Peanut Butter Bunny says
31st August 2012 at 1:59 amGosh, I know right!? I can’t go without that beautiful…thick…yummy stuff for more than a day! If I do, then check the jars of the other butters for a crime. 😉
Peanut Butter Bunny says
31st August 2012 at 1:56 amAhhh! So much catching up! It was totally worth it though to be hit with all of the goodness at once. 😀 I happen to remember “coconut crack sauce,” lol. Anything with coconut is a sure win! Oh my, um….jars of peanut butter, and dish rags! XD And shirts and jeans in general… Heh. And all of the foodie essentials; the various flakes, bananas (for the banana lovers)…and definitely oatmeal! An abundance of veggie-colors in the fridge never hurt either. 😉 And…um…video games. Or we would have enough of those, if they didn’t keep coming out with new ones every month. XC
Kathryn says
30th August 2012 at 10:06 pmI can’t live without running shorts! Even though I don’t run cos it hurts my ankles. They’re just so comfy.
Dawn says
31st August 2012 at 2:31 amI just made this – with almonds and melted chocolate chips/coconut oil on top. YUM! Thank you for another addiction. You can never have too much chocolate …or strappy tank tops… or sun.
Moni Meals says
30th August 2012 at 10:51 pmThis is something us food bloggers have not seen possibly ever!! great work Katie, I can’t wait to make it, hopefully soon too. Maybe dipped in chocolate, who is with me!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
31st August 2012 at 3:16 amWow these sound so simple to make too! So little ingredients, I love it. Man, I have been on a TOTAL coconut kick lately too; absolutely love it! 🙂
+ I love that you do the random older recipe shares at the end of each post btw.
Bek @ Crave says
31st August 2012 at 4:55 amOhhh I like the not-so-crazy ingredient list! I might even have it all in my cupboard 🙂
Brittany says
31st August 2012 at 4:44 amOhmygoodness. I love, love, love coconut. I want to try these immediately! I cannot believe that I’ve been in the dark about this website until today! I have SO much to catch up on! I’m thinking I’ll just have to try about 14 recipes a day until I catch up.
Sarah L says
31st August 2012 at 9:15 amHaha, my boyfriend doesn’t like coconut ether! I’m not a huge fan, but it’s nice now and then. I think I can never ever have too many clothes. Pants, t-shirts, socks, whatever, I crave that A LOT.
On a different note, I liked the design on these pictures. Oh, and btw I love that little smily below the wordpress admin button. It’s kinda cute.
Kelly says
31st August 2012 at 11:37 amI agree with Sarah above, one can never ever have too many clothes!! OR eat too much almond butter or avocado! 🙂
Aline says
31st August 2012 at 12:08 pmLooks like a healthier version of “cocada”, which is a very common dessert in Brazil! I love it, so must try that!
j says
31st August 2012 at 1:23 pmhaha I know all the tight-asses who flock to your blog because you always apologise and cater to their farts are going to be annoyed by this title, but it is funny as hell LOL. Especially bc and my bf call the McDonalds breakfast sandwiches “crack sandwich”
voge says
31st August 2012 at 1:52 pmdays off from work, vacations, and I know this is bad, but, diet soda
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
31st August 2012 at 1:53 pmI love no-bake desserts! I bet these would be REALLY good frozen too!
I’m sure someone probably already said this above, but I think you can never have enough open jars of various nut/seed butters. My pantry definitely proves that (although I only have TWO right now- an all-time low record for me!). I’m sure that will change within a day. 🙂
I agree about the dogs too. I restrain myself with two- I am a crazy dog lady!
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
31st August 2012 at 1:55 pmIt’s funny, I used to be one of those people that didn’t like coconut either! But as I started cleaning up my diet and eating healthier, I grew to like it! Now I don’t know what I would do without coconut oil, coconut butter or coconut sugar! 🙂 These bars are an awesome idea!
Annie says
31st August 2012 at 2:19 pmCoconut macaroons in bar form! O_O Must try this! (P.S., I’dd add in chocolate chips in mine. ;))
[email protected] says
31st August 2012 at 4:39 pmNot only do those look amazing but so easy! I can never have enough chocolate ganache. Chocolate ganache on everything please!
Rena says
31st August 2012 at 7:03 pmOne can never have enough BOOKS!
Liz says
31st August 2012 at 7:10 pmSo good, I literally almost licked the food processor blade. It was about halfway up to my mouth when I realized that the blade would be sharp! Delicious!!!
Tracey says
31st August 2012 at 8:27 pmI can never have enough house decor for the seasons!! I couldn’t help myself today with all the autumn decor coming out in all its splendor, I had to buy buy buy!!
When I got home I made these bars to remind myself that it is, in fact, still summer and I should celebrate it while it is still here. Lately every time I go to Good Earth for my caffeine fix they have this Lemon Lime Coconut Loaf that stares me in the face. I promptly ignore it each time but as soon as I got home with half the java skyrocketing my energy levels I got to work on these bars – and added both lemon and lime zest and a little freshly squeezed juices to the mixture. WOWZA!! Summer in a bar!! Yum! Thanks for the recipe!!
Rebecca says
31st August 2012 at 9:08 pmI have been using Xylitol in my recipes (after building up a tolerance to it) and it ROCKS. Thank you SO MUCH for these awesome recipes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alyssa says
31st August 2012 at 9:59 pmHi Katie! I really love your website and your recipes are great. 🙂 I can NEVER get enough of peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Literally, I’ll just get a spoonful of peanut butter and then sprinkle it with chocolate chips…then I’ll go back for more and more….I also LOVE ice cream with melted peanut butter on top. Oh my Lord of the Rings – that is SO GOOD!
Danica @ It's Progression says
31st August 2012 at 6:04 pmYou can never have enough…jars of nut butter and bananas. Whether those are eaten together or separate they’re a serious staple in our house!
Erica says
31st August 2012 at 6:19 pmI plan to try these tonight, in single-lady serving form 😉 Plan is to combine 2 Tbs coconut, 1.5 tsp coconut oil, and some liquid vanilla stevia drops, then pack it into mini-muffin cups, hopefully it works!
Meg says
31st August 2012 at 10:27 pmThese look beautiful and addictive! I don’t understand people who don’t like coconut. That’s like not liking puppies or sunshine.
Nichole says
31st August 2012 at 10:41 pmYou are a Saint! I just made these…. for someone who only eats maple syrup or honey as sweeteners its been hard to find snacks that actually taste good. these bars are ridiculously good. thank you soo much for completing my evening with this tasty healthy snack! Has anyone made them with stevia? think I might try it next time to reduce the carbs even more, even tho the maple syrup really adds a great flavor to the recipe
jamie says
31st August 2012 at 10:56 pmi just burst out laughing because after 8 years together i found out my husband didnt like coconut and i also just stared at him not understanding how someone can not like it… it still floors me to this day and makes me sad because what am i going to do make a gigantic coconut cake just for myself?… well i DO want to but don’t want to hear it from him how i ate the whole thing my self in a day or two.lol
Brooke @ Pretty In Protein says
31st August 2012 at 10:57 pmOne can NEVER have enough coconut. Coconut anything. I believe heaven is built with coconut…it truly is heavenly…
Maša says
31st August 2012 at 7:24 pmOne can never have enough no-bake recipes! 😉
My brother loved them – and he claims he doesn’t like coconut! They are delicious, maybe just too sweet for my taste. So less syrup the next time. 🙂
Karen in SE Texas says
1st September 2012 at 1:48 amHi Katie,
I made these today, but threw in a few semi-sweet chocolate chips before I put them in the fridge to chill. (Chocolate – the only thing that could make them better, right?? LOL) They were great. I love your recipes. You are so creative. Keep up the good work for those of us who want healthier desserts. 🙂
Karen
Karen in SE Texas says
1st September 2012 at 1:54 amNichole,
I made them with 1/8 cup of maple syrup, 1/8 cup of water and 1 packet of stevia. Oh, and the chocolate chips as I prevously mentioned. They were really good. Reminded me of a Mound’s Bar (the “don’t” in “sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t…”)
Beckers says
1st September 2012 at 2:37 amOH MY GOODNESS THAT WAS THE FASTEST RECIPE EVER!!!
Also I caved and bought a vita mix the other day, it truly is the best thing ever!
Heather says
1st September 2012 at 3:05 amHi there, Katie
Is there any way I could use non-virgin coconut oil for this recipe instead? All I have on hand is the non-virgin kind, and it would be quite expensive for me to buy a container of the virgin coconut oil. I’m pretty new to the coconut oil scene, as I have only been an adherent of the Paleo diet for just a few months.
Or, if anyone else reading this comment knows if regular coconut oil would be an acceptable substitute for the virgin coconut oil, would you please let me know?
Thank you!
Alanna says
5th September 2012 at 3:13 amHi Heather! I’m not 100% sure, but I think the only major difference between the two is that regular coconut oil has fewer health benefits because it’s undergone additional processing. Virgin oil should smell and taste more like coconut, but my guess is that both would give you a similar consistency in this recipe, even if the flavor isn’t as coconutty. (If I’m wrong, someone please correct me!) This might help, too: http://www.livestrong.com/article/318185-refined-vs-unrefined-coconut-oil/
Heather says
5th September 2012 at 11:33 pmThanks so much, Alanna. You have been a big help. Even though the non-virgin coconut oil doesn’t offer as many benefits, I think I am going to try it out in this recipe. Next time, I’ll just buy the virgin kind.
Heather says
6th September 2012 at 4:16 amStrange coincidence, my mom came home with two jars of virgin coconut oil she said she was able to buy really cheap.
Guess I won’t have to use the non-virgin stuff for this recipe, after all. 😉
Still, I appreciate your helpfulness!
Alanna says
6th September 2012 at 4:50 amAnytime! Sounds like the universe is telling you to make these coconut bars, haha. Enjoy!
www.lildeli.blogspot.com says
1st September 2012 at 9:35 amOne can never have enough lipglosses! They make me so happy 🙂
Valentina says
1st September 2012 at 1:14 pmWell… hum.. I didn’t like coconut. Not at all.
Then something happened. Love. Suddenly. Now I adore coconut, that’s weird, I’ve been eating coconut in a few months. I can’t explain that 😉
PS: Never enough bags *_*