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Close-up of coconut raspberry bars with glossy raspberry chia topping

Healthy Coconut Raspberry Bars

No-bake coconut bars topped with a raspberry chia layer and orange zest for a bright, sliceable snack-dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 BARS
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the coconut:
  • 2¼ cups 180 g Desiccated Coconut
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 4-5 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • Pinch salt
Raspberry:
  • 2 cups 250 g Raspberries
  • ¼ cup 60 ml Water *or same amount of orange juice
  • ⅓ cup 80 ml Maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup 80 ml Orange juice
  • Orange zest from one orange
  • 3 tablespoons Chia seeds

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Zester
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  2. In a bowl, mix desiccated coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
  3. Press the coconut mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even base layer.
  4. In a saucepan, simmer raspberries with water (or orange juice), maple syrup, orange juice, and orange zest until the berries break down and the mixture becomes syrupy.
  5. Stir in chia seeds and let the mixture sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Spread the raspberry chia layer evenly over the coconut base.
  7. Chill until set, then slice into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

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Notes

  • If the coconut base feels dry, add 1 more tablespoon maple syrup; if it feels too wet, add a bit more coconut.
  • Frozen raspberries work well; simmer a little longer to reduce extra liquid.
  • For a thicker topping, add 1 more tablespoon chia seeds and rest 5–10 minutes before spreading.
  • Chill well before slicing for clean edges; wipe the knife between cuts.

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