Gluten Free

No-bake cherry coconut bars (gluten-free and dairy-free)

Give a classic a not-so-naughty twist with this cherry coconut bar recipe. Gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, this sweet creation is perfect for an afternoon tea treat or popping in lunchboxes
No-bake cherry coconut bars (gluten-free and dairy-free)
30
30M
1H

Recipe by: Rachel Savage.

Photography by: Peta Mazey.

Ingredients

Coating

Method

1.Place 1 cup of the coconut in a food processor along with the maple syrup, coconut oil, cherries, raspberries and raspberry powder (if using).
2.Blitz until well combined and cherries are chopped to your liking; we left ours a bit chunky. Scrape into a bowl.
3.Add remaining 1 cup coconut and mix with a wooden spoon.
4.Line a tray with baking paper. Scoop large teaspoonfuls of mixture and use your hands to mould each into a rectangular shape (or whatever shape you like). Place on the tray and chill in fridge for 1 hour or so (or in the freezer if you need them quickly).
5.Place coating ingredients in a small pan and heat gently until melted and combined. If mixture is too thick for your liking, add hot water – a few drops at a time – and whisk vigorously.
6.Dip cherry rectangles into cacao mixture (use your fingers or a skewer). We just dipped one end or a corner of each bar for a pretty effect. Place on a wire rack to set then store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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