Say hello to my favorite homemade snack. Which also totally double as dessert. I cannot stop eating these! The good news is that today’s chewy coconut granola bars are actually pretty wholesome, combining real foods with real flavor. The great news is that you don’t need to turn on your oven. Besides all that, what I love most is the taste and texture. The consistency and flavor both remind me of soft caramel, but there’s no butter or refined sugar. Pair that with coconut, oats, and a little dark chocolate and you’ve got a square of heaven. Homemade alternative to processed foods? Absolutely. Addicting? 100%. The next time you need healthier dessert recipe ideas, these bars will fit the bill.
Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Coconut Granola Bars
Quick and easy to prepare Soft and chewy Made with healthy and wholesome ingredients Naturally gluten free if you use certified GF oats (making these one of my favorite gluten free dessert recipes, in fact!) Sweet and salty in each bite Tons of texture No-bake recipe (just like my beloved peanut butter trail mix bars and no-bake chocolate fudge oat bars) They freeze beautifully Taste just like a candy bar!
Overview: How to Make Coconut Granola Bars
These no-bake bars come together quickly and easily. Here’s an overview of the process:
Key Ingredients in These Granola Bars
With so few ingredients, each has an important job:
Dates: to sweeten + bind Honey: to sweeten + bind Almond butter: to bind Coconut oil: to bind Salt + vanilla extract: for flavor Oats: for texture Coconut: for texture/flavor Almonds: for texture/flavor Almond meal: to bind Chocolate: for flavor
I know what you’re thinking… coconut, almond, and chocolate? ALMOND JOY BARS!! Told you these taste like candy. Note: If you want a lighter version, leave out the chocolate—I promise they’re still awesome without it. But if you want a little extra something special, don’t skip it.
More Favorite Healthy Recipes
Baked Oatmeal (and Baked Oatmeal Cups) Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola Bars Healthy Berry Streusel Bars Morning Glory Muffins Breakfast Cookies Healthy Banana Pancakes
And 20+ healthy dessert recipes for even more inspiration!
