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The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars

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These Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars are a nutrient-dense, tropical treat featuring five types of coconut, jammy Medjool dates, and a bright hint of lime zest. Perfect for healthy meal prep and sustained energy.

Ingredients

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Nonstick vegetable oil spray

6 ounces Medjool dates (about 12), pits removed

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/4 cups almonds, divided

1/2 cup room-temperature virgin coconut oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1/3 cup coconut sugar

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey, divided

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Spray an 8×8 baking dish and line with parchment paper.

2. Simmer dates in 1 cup water until liquid evaporates. Let cool.

3. Pulse flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup almonds in food processor until fine.

4. Add oil, butter, coconut sugar, and 2 tbsp agave. Pulse to combine, then stir in sweetened coconut.

5. Press mixture firmly into the pan using a flat cup.

6. Purée dates with lime zest and juice until smooth. Spread over the base.

7. Chop remaining almonds; mix with unsweetened coconut flakes, unsweetened shredded coconut, and remaining agave.

8. Scatter topping over dates and bake for 40-45 minutes until firm.

9. Cool completely before slicing into 8 bars.

Notes

Compact the base firmly to prevent crumbling.

Cool completely to allow the coconut oil to set the bars.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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