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Coco-Nutty Bars for #LeftoversClub

March 6, 2014 By takeabiteoutofboca 8 Comments

As soon as March hits, it’s like the universe decides that everything is all going to happen at once and there is not enough time for anything. The past week have been a whirlwind and I really almost forgot about making something for this month’s #LeftoversClub! Good thing I checked my calendar and realized that the first Thursday of the month was creeping up and Laura from The Spiced Life was totally due for something good to eat! 

Laura and I had fun coming up with different things NOT to include in our #LeftoversClub swap. She hates bananas and I don’t like walnuts, which led her to admit she doesn’t like them either, which got us talking about how walnuts are supposedly the most nutritious nut for you and of course we don’t like them…then we somehow got on the topic of wine. #Foodbloggerproblems. The takeaway? Laura and I both don’t like walnuts even if they are super healthy, so there!!

We do, however, like other nuts. (Maybe because we are nuts…?).

Coco-Nutty Bars for #LeftoversClub


I’m rambling because my mind is crammed with so many things it’s impossible for me to focus, so just go make these Coco-Nutty Bars and check out all the other #LeftoversClub recipes. 

Coco-Nutty Bars for #LeftoversClub


I also just realized that my inspiration for these bars are LARABARS, and my #LeftoversClub partners name is appropriately Laura. I swear I did not do that on purpose and literally thought of it as I was writing this post. I love how life weirdly works out.

Coco-Nutty Bars for #LeftoversClub


Coco-Nutty Bars
Makes 4 bars

15 pitted dates, halved
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus more for topping
1/3 cup peanuts
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp agave nectar

Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Use your hands to shape the mixture into firm rectangular-shaped bars and arrange on a plate or baking sheet. Press more shredded coconut onto the top of each bar. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up. 

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Filed Under: Snacks Tagged With: Coconut, dates, homemade larabars, no bake recipes, nuts, peanuts, pecans, Random Bites, The Leftovers Club

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Comments

  1. sandra says

    March 6, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    yeah, walnuts are tricky. Do you like pecans? They are similar but not quite a dry, I think. I love them during the holidays in pie…

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  2. Shaina Wizov says

    March 6, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Sandra, pecans aren’t one of my favorites either. I’m huge on cashews. and I like almonds, pistachios too

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  3. Faye and Yvonne says

    March 6, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I’m trying to like walnuts too since they’re healthy, but my preference is almonds and peanuts! Regardless, these bars look yummy!

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  4. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    March 6, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    Wow, love this combo – and so simple! I love walnuts, but peanuts in these is a nice twist.

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  5. Kathya Rodriguez says

    March 6, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Yummy! Coconut is one of my favorites ingredients.

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  6. Joanne says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Ha! I love all the random places your conversation took you. To be honest, walnuts are my least favorite nuts also!

    These bars look awesome! Love the coconut on top.

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  7. Mary Kay says

    March 9, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Dates and coconut? I’m in!

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  8. Soni says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Love dates and coconut and I know I would easily finish off more than a few of these beauties 🙂

    Reply

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