Amy’s Chewy Coconut Bars (Diabetic)
Coconut is rich in healthy fats and fiber, making it a great ingredient for diabetic-friendly desserts.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoon Coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoon Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon Sugar-free maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, almond flour, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and sugar-free maple syrup.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 30 minutes.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.