Healthier Coconut Cookie Bars (Gluten Free)
These coconut cookie bars are so easy to make in one bowl and the outcome will definitely please you!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup (195 g) creamy all natural peanut butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (55 g) butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (110 g) almond flour
- 3/4 cup (60 g) coconut shreds, divided
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8x8 inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth. Next, add in the almond flour, 1/2 cup of coconut shreds, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer thick mixture to the pan and spread out evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips and the remaining coconut shreds. Bake for 23-25 minutes - DO NOT OVER BAKE. Let it set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
You may also like these Healthier Cookie Dough Bars
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- You can use any nut or seed butter besides peanut butter.
- You can use granulated sweetener besides brown sugar.
- You can use any neutral oil instead of melted butter, like melted coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil.
- Any granulated sweetener works here.
Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 218mg, Potassium: 224mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 210IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1mg
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