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Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Bars (Paleo, AIP)

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Servings 16 bars
Calories 295
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 10 dates pitted (soak in water for 10 minutes if hard)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 1 ¼ cup coconut butter
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon plus extra for garnish
  • tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp honey omit or sub maple syrup if vegan

Instructions

  • Prepare an 8x8" pan and line it with parchment paper
  • Add the shredded coconut and dates to a food processor and pulse several times until well incorporated. Add in the coconut oil and cinnamon and quickly blend.
  • Spoon out the crust mixture and add it to the pan. Press it down into the pan until it's evenly flattened. Place the crust in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.
  • To make the filling, make a double boiler by filling a medium sauce pot half way with water and bring it to a low boil. place a stainless steel bowl over top the pot to create a double boiler. Spoon the coconut butter into the bowl and stir to allow it to melt. Do not use a microwave to melt the coconut butter, or it will burn.
  • Once the coconut butter is mostly melted, stir in the coconut oil until the mixture is entirely liquid
  • Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes
  • Stir in the cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper (omit for AIP) and honey into the filling mixture
  • Pour the filling over the crust and evenly spread out with a spoon
  • Place in the fridge to harden overnight or for 3-4 hours
  • Once hardened, remove the pan from the fridge and let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes
  • Using a sharp kitchen knife, carefully slice into 16 squares some may break a bit, but that's okay!
  • Top the finished bars with a sprinkle of cinnamon
  • Store in the fridge and eat chilled... with a napkin! Turmeric does easily stain.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 26.6g | Fiber: 1.5g