50 Healthy Dessert Recipes
Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of these healthy dessert recipes. Start with these triple-layered, healthy chocolate bars and come back for more.
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Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup pecan pieces
- 2 pitted dates
Middle Layer
- 1 cup melted coconut butter
- 1 ¼ cups pitted dates
- ¼ cup hot water
Top Layer
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Prep:
- Line a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. You'll need it to lift the bars out.
Make the first layer:
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the almonds, pecans, and dates. Cover and process until a thick dough forms. Transfer it into the lined baking dish and press down to form the crust.
- Melt the coconut butter and pour over the crust. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
Make the middle layer:
- Add the dates and hot water to the food processor and process until a thick paste forms. Spread the date mixture over the first layer and return to the freezer while you make the next layer.
Make the top layer:
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring with a fork until smooth. You can also use a double boiler for this.
- Pour the chocolate over the first two layers and spread it evenly. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the chocolate and freeze until set, about 2 hours.
Serve and storage:
- Remove the dish from the freezer, let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then lift it out with the parchment paper. Slice it into 12 square bars.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 square | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
