Hemp and Tahini Coconut Bars

Rich, sweet, sticky, and all vegan, these hemp-tahini coconut bars are full of popular natural ingredients including maple syrup and dates for sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 506 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup almonds
• 3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• ½ cup hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 8 Medjool dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 7-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine hemp seeds and almonds in a food processor and blend. Add dates, coconut oil, tahini, cacao powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until mixture comes together. Spread and press mixture into the prepared pan. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Place flaked coconut in the food processor and blend until a butter forms, about 10 minutes. Scrape sides down occasionally.

Step 4

Melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Stir in the coconut butter, maple syrup, tahini, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Spread on top of the hemp mixture. Return to the refrigerator and chill at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares to serve. Store in the refrigerator.