These no-back squares are a super healthy version of the tradition peanut butter balls with butter and icing sugar. With only 3 tbsp of maple syrup, and the rest of all natural whole food ingredients, these will satisfy your cravings for a decedent snack or dessert, as well as your goal of eating high nutrient foods.
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Squares
(makes 20-24 squares)
1 cup all natural peanut butter, at room temperature
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp melted virgin coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup quick oats
1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
*Note, the square become less oily after one day as the oats absorb the oil. It's best to cut them early, then serve them the next day straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Squares
(makes 20-24 squares)
1 cup all natural peanut butter, at room temperature
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp melted virgin coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup quick oats
1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
- In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt
- Fold in coconut, oats and raisins
- Loosely lay parchment paper overlapping the edges in a square baking pan
- Firmly press mixture into one half of a square baking pan, pushing down and into the sides,
to form a brick about 3/4 inch thick. Use parchment paper to press mixture down, or
fingertips
- Allow to cool for 20 min in the fridge
- Cut into squares and store in the fridge
*Note, the square become less oily after one day as the oats absorb the oil. It's best to cut them early, then serve them the next day straight from the fridge or at room temperature.