Chocolate Coconut Date Bars

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
  • ¾ cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
  • ¼ cup cacao nibs
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

  1. Coat 8×8” baking pan with vegetable oil spray; line with parchment, leaving overhang on all sides. Process dates, cacao powder, ¾ cup coconut, cacao nibs, agave syrup, salt, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor until smooth (you may need to stop and scrape down sides a few times). Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
  2. Scatter remaining ¼ cup coconut over top; press to adhere. Cut into bars.
  3. DO AHEAD: Bars can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.