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

Raspberry Coconut Bars Recipe (No-Bake)

No-bake coconut bars topped with a raspberry chia layer and orange zest for a bright, sliceable snack-dessert.
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
  

  • cups desiccated coconut 180 g
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 4 –5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
Raspberry Chia Layer
  • 2 cups raspberries 250 g
  • ¼ cup water 60 ml
  • cup maple syrup 80 ml
  • cup orange juice 80 ml
  • Zest of 1 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 the raspberries with the water, 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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