Coconut Freezer Bars
What is the one thing crave in the summer heat? I don’t know about you, but a cold, refreshing treat is just what I need and these Coconut Freezer Bars are just that!
Curious what’s in these heavenly bars? The ingredients include coconut cream for that smooth texture, dates for fiber and a touch of sweetness, as well as coconut shreds to really kick up that flavor! Before we go any further, did I mention this recipe also calls for chocolate chips? Yes, I went there! When it comes to summer treats I don’t mess around!
While this recipe is super smooth and refreshing, it also calls for a perfectly chewy, chocolate nut crust. Want to know the best part? The crust only calls for 3 ingredients! (I won’t tell if you don’t!)
Interested in a collagen boost? I love adding my Coconut Collagen Creamer from Vital Proteins to this recipe as well!
Ready to get started making your new favorite summer recipe? Get the full how-to below.
Coconut Freezer Bars
Ingredients
Ingredients For Crust:
- 1 cup cashews
- 5 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp cacao
Ingredients For Cream:
- 1 can or 1¼ cup refrigerated coconut cream (only the thick part will be used for this recipe)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins Coconut Collagen Creamer (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cut the pitted dates into quarters.
- Place the cashews and dates in a bowl with 1 cup of hot water. Let this sit for 10 minutes to allow both to soften.
- Drain the water out with a strainer and place the cashews and dates in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add the cacao and continue to grind in the food processor until smooth.
- Line a loaf pan or similarly shaped tupperware with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture into the loaf pan, evenly spreading it across the bottom with a spatula or your hands. Once complete, pop it in the freezer.
- While the crust is in the freezer, begin to make the creamy filling.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the coconut cream (only using the thick part of the can) with the honey until smooth.
- Mixing in between ingredients, add the Coconut Collagen Creamer (optional), coconut shreds and chocolate chips.
- Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the mixture on top. Option to top with additional chocolate chips.
- Freeze overnight.
- Remove from the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to slightly defrost. Slice the loaf into bars and enjoy! (You may also top the sliced bars with melted chocolate for some extra sweetness!)
- Note: These can be stored in the freezer to enjoy for weeks at a time 🙂
