Description
These Apricot Coconut Pecan Bars are a delightful combination of dried apricots, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans, all held together by a touch of honey or maple syrup. They’re chewy, satisfying, and packed with natural sweetness. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these bars are a great option for when I’m craving something both healthy and indulgent.
Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to make removal easier.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chopped apricots, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly to create an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For a different fruity twist, you can use dried figs or dates instead of apricots.
To add extra crunch and nutritional benefits, try adding chia seeds or sunflower seeds.
If you prefer a more indulgent flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the mixture before baking.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
If you want to freeze them, wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
