My first attempt at coconut flour was a bust! I attempted to make Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread. I found the recipe at AVERIE COOKS. It looked so delicious, and I wanted to make it more healthy. I replaced the flour with coconut flour (cup for cup). The bread was soooooooo dry........
Yuck.
I am not one to waste food, but I ended up throwing this one out. I really wanted to make coconut flour work. I have been hearing about the benefits of coconut flour and coconut oil, so I wanted to learn how to use them.
Here is a quick run down of their benefits:
- Helps Prevent Obesity
- Improves Heart Health
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Low Glycemic Index (GI)
- Reduces Sweet Cravings
- Improves Digestion and ma
- Quick Energy Boost
- In addition, coconut contains No Trans-Fats, is Gluten-Free, Non-Toxic, Hypoallergenic, and also contains Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, and Anti-parasitic healing properties. Coconut helps to aid and support overall Immune System functions. (source)
So tonight, I was determined to make something with coconut flour that does not suck, I found blog that states:
"Typically with coconut flour you need to use several eggs because the coconut flour holds an insane amount of moisture. When I say several, it means 4-6 per recipe; that’s a lot of eggs and I didn’t want these bars tasting like an omelette. Instead I opted to use only two eggs plus a little coconut oil and honey (or maple syrup) to help bind the bars and keep them super moist."
Ohh! That is why it did not work. So tonight I created Coconut Chocolate Chips Bars
The Best Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
You'll be amazed by how delicious and easy these bars are.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup honey, agave nectar or maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup milk (or substitute for your favorite non-dairy alternative)
1/2 cup coconut flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (or your favorite dairy free chocolate bar chopped into chunks)
1/2 cup coconut flakes, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8x8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, vanilla, eggs, and milk. In a separate medium bowl whisk together coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined and batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips, reserved a few tablespoons for sprinkling on top if desired. Also, now is the time to fold in your coconut flakes if desired.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until edges are golden brown and knife comes out with a few crumbs attached. The batter may look like it's not all the way cooked but it will be. DO NOT OVERBAKE or it will result in dried out bars and no one likes that! I baked mine for 20 minutes and they were perfect. Cool bars for at least 10 minutes so that they settle a bit, then cut into squares. Eat, Smile, Share.
XOXO
RileyTime
