Nutty Chocolate Coconut Squares
Nuts + chocolate + coconut = snack heaven.
This easy, delicious Daily Sunshine recipe is guaranteed to be a hit with kids of all ages.
These fun snack squares are full of flavor and the perfect way to keep little bellies happy until mealtime!
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Daily Sunshine is a healthy snack that comes in two kid-friendly flavors — Chocolate and Strawberry Banana.
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Nutty Chocolate Coconut Squares
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1½ cups canned lite coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (preferably from grass-fed cows)
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 scoops Chocolate Daily Sunshine
Instructions
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To make crust, place pecans, coconut, dates, and oil in food processor; process until well blended.
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Press pecan mixture into 8 x 8-inch baking pan that has been lightly coated with spray. Set aside.
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Place coconut milk and water in small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to bloom for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Heat coconut milk mixture over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature (approximately 73°F).
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Add pumpkin puree; whisk to blend.
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Add Daily Sunshine; whisk to blend.
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Pour coconut milk mixture evenly over crust; cover. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until pumpkin mixture has set.
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Cut into eight bars (approximately 2 x 2 inches).
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Serve immediately, or stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
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