Raw Coconut Cream Squares and a GIVEAWAY
Hello! I hope you're having a great week! There are have been more amazing chocolate zucchini cake remakes and I looove seeing them. I always re-post in my instastories with your credit so make sure to tag me if you've made it (or any recipe of mine and I'll share). Priscilla and I have just filmed a recipe video for it as well which I'll share soon.
Today's recipe is for the coconut lover! These raw vegan coconut cream squares are YUMMY and are easy to make.
A nut-free coconut cream filling sits on a chewy cashew coconut crust, all drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled coconut flakes. You could turn this into an entirely nut-free treat by subbing in hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds for the cashews in the base.
Coconut Cream Squares
Raw- Vegan - Gluten Free - Nut Free Option
Base
1 3/4 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup cashew pieces*
3/4 cup pitted lightly packed dates
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons of water
Grind the coconut and cashews to flour in a food processor. Add the dates and water. Process until it forms a moist dough. Press into the bottom of the pan.
*Sub in hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds (or both) for a nut-free option.
Coconut Topping
2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon melted "Let's Do Organic" creamed coconut (or coconut butter)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 tablespoons coconut nectar
3/4 cup warm water
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy in a blender. Pour over the base. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until firm. Slice into squares (they cut very easily), drizzle with chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Chocolate Sauce
2 tablespoons coconut nectar
2 tablespoons cacao powder, sifed
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1-2 teaspoons hot water
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. It should be thick, glossy, and smooth. Make sure it stays warm or it won't be as fluid.
I've partnered with Edward and Sons to bring you a fabulous organic coconut bundle giveaway! I'm sure you've seen their products (and may have used them), as they're in stores across Canada and the USA.
I'm especially curious to try the green banana flour as I haven't used it before. Have you? Do you have any good ideas for me? I'll be sure to share the recipe when I create something with it!
Edward & Sons Giveaway!
One lucky person will win:
- 1 bag of green banana flour
- 1 package creamed coconut
- 1 jar of coconut oil
- 1 can of coconut cream
- 1 bag of shredded coconut
- 1 bag of coconut flakes
TO ENTER:
- Answer this question in the comment section below: What is your favourite coconut ingredient and how do you like to use it? Mine is coconut milk. I use it almost daily in my smoothies and I also love it for making puddings!
- Bonus entry: Subscribe to my blog (on the top right hand side bar), and write "subscribed" in the comment section.
This contest is open to residents of Canada and the USA. A winner will randomly be chosen next Tuesday August 22, will be contacted by email and will need to respond within 24 hours to claim their prize.
Good luck friends!
And be sure to try the Coconut Cream Bars 🙂
This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are my own. I only promote products that I truly love!
138 Comments
I use the coconut oil to for air popcorn and teeth pulling.
We use coconut milk for fudge pops and coconut flakes for bacon bits.?
Yesss!!! coconut bacon bits are the best!
Cream of coconut. I pour it over rice. Yum. I would love to try these new brands!
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My favorite coconut product is a tie-Coconut Oil, cook everything in it and add it to my coffee-Coconut Milk, in smoothies and curries-yum! Thanks for the chance to win!
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My favorite is coconut oil. I use it in place of shortening in many recipes. Biscuits are the most common thing I use it in, but homemade tortillas would be my favorite use.
I cannot live without coconut oil! I use it in baking, cooking, raw chocolates and treats, slathering on toast.
I always love seeing your recipe posts appear in my email inbox!! My boyfriend is a total coconut lover so he will definitely enjoy these when I make them for him :) my favourite coconut product has to be coconut oil. I use it every day for cooking just about everything. From eggs to chicken to roasted veggies! It is also awesome for skin care and make up removal. So versatile :) Ps Subscribed! Cheers, Annika
Aw thanks Annika, you made my day!!! :D Yes coconut oil is one of my faves too and I use so much of it!
Coconut oil. I love to use it for baking and for oil pulling.
My goodness, anything coconut. I can't say any one thing except maybe the big coconut flakes. So good on anything. I am already subscribed or your site. Thanks for these great recipes.
I love the coconut milk. I use it in my banana nicecream
I am slightly addicted to anything and everything COCONUT...I guess you could say I am NUTS for coconuts. My favourite is unsweetened shredded coconut which I toast ever so slightly..it is the secret ingredient in my cookies and cakes.
Oh yes I can see that! Toasted coconut is sooo fragrant!!
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I love coconut flakes in my homemade granola and I love coconut milk in my smoothies too!
I'd have to say that lite coconut milk is probably one of my favorite ingredients. I use it in curries. I also love shredded coconut for making homemade Mounds at Easter time. I'm already subscribed to your blog, thank you. <3
My favorite coconut ingredient is coconut flakes. I like to crush them and add them to pancakes.
I also like coconut milk the most and use it in my morning oatmeal!
Coconut flakes in my homemade gluten free granola
Subscribed! I love coconut milk the most - it's most versatile BUT I have been putting shredded coconut in my oatmeal everyday for weeks now, so it's a tie :)
Ooh both such good ideas!!!
coconut flakes in my homemade gluten-free granola
Coconut butter or coconut milk is my fave. I wanna win I love coconut!!
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coconut milk...in my ancient Chinese herb tonic tea. in agar jell.
I like fancy grade coconut flakes! I make superfood chocolate covered flake and sprinkle them on my smoothies ice cream or just as a snack! Yum coconut!
Ooh that sounds so delicious!!!!
I love using coconut milk to make coconut yogurt! My whole family loves it! Subscribed
You're absolutely right: Coconut Milk. I used it as a dairy replacement in so many recipes. Between smoothies and "peanut butter spaghetti" (kid's name for satay sauce and noodles). Yum!
Haha I love that - peanut butter spaghetti :D
Condensed Coconut Milk is my favorite, it saves me so much time when I want to make multiple layer bars. Or in any recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk. I can't ingest dairy and use coconut milk products a lot. Thanks for offering this great contest. Love your recipes.
Thanks Susan! I'm excited to try the condensed coconut milk as I havent tried it yet :D
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Subscribed. I love unsweetened coconut flakes. I love putting them in muffins, sprinkling on smoothie bowls and i even made bacon style cococut flakes for salads!
I have recently been obsessed with homemade coconut yogurt made from canned coconut cream! Scoop the cream from the top of a few cans of refrigerated coconut milk, mix in a few probiotic capsules (remove the capsules and dump in the powder). Stir it all up in a sterilized bowl and cover. Leave it in your over (turned off!) overnight. The next day, you wake up with perfectly tangy dairy-free yogurt! And I tried to subscribe but the top right button I see brings me to Flickr! Might be because I'm on my phone? Anyhow, I can't wait to try this recipe! I seriously love EVERYTHING coconut! Thank you!
Thank you for that coconut yogurt idea, I have to try it!!! That's very strange about Flickr??! I'm confused and will have to look into that lol.
We love coconut flakes (as is!!!!) As a delicious snack!!! Sometimes we will put them in the oven for a quick roast but I'm happy munching right out of the bag!
I love the coconut milk, I use it in my favorite smoothie with banana, curcuma, cinnamon, mango and ginger.
I use coconut cream in curries nearly every day! My fav :) and coconut oil in teas, on toast and everything else... moisturizer lol Also I subscribed!
I won't be original. I like using coconut oil. I mostly use it to cook pancakes and French toast. Love the hint of tropical flavour that it adds!
Haha there's nothing wrong with that! :))
These are such beauties! I just looove sprinkling coconut flakes on anything and everything, but coconut butter might be my fave <3
I love all things coconut. The item I probably use the most is coconut flakes. I put them in and on everything. Smoothies, nice cream, my vegan store bought coconut ice creams. I use them in energy bars and homemade granola too! Oh and in coconut yogurt! Lovvvveeee. *subscribed*
Coconut milk is definitely a staple of mine.. But I LOVE coconut butter! Subscribed!
Coconut oil! We use it for cooking and baking, and unbaking ;) and also in lots of homemade care recipes - Chapstick, diaper ointment, body lotion, toothpaste, oil pulling...
I always have coconut milk on hand for coffee, smoothies, chia pudding, soups..... I really want to try working with the green banana flour!
I love coconut oil for both cooking and beauty. And also the large organic coconut flakes for on top of smoothie bowls!
Coconut milk is my favorite! I like to make coconut yogurt with it.
Coconut cream! The best for making vegan ice cream
Oh gosh, that coconut cream in the little box is so heavenly. It's basically coconut butter and I eat it right off the spoon or blend it into my matcha latte! But I couldn't live without coconut milk. I use it in everything including chia pudding, smoothies, curries. And I'm already subscribed! Cheers! Maureen
Yesss I can eat it by the spoonful too! Yum!
My favourite coconut ingredient would have to be shredded coconut. I throw it in my smoothies, sprinkle it ontop of oatmeal, or it energy/protein bites! Also -- subscribed! ^_^
I love coconut flakes. I add them to anything I want to add crunch to.
I love young coconut meat and making my own yogurt! Second would be the large flakes to make butters, milk and then dehydrating to make my own flour! So versatile. But yogurt... I LOVE homemade coconut yogurt ?
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I come from the land of coconuts! ? We use coconuts in like everything! My favourite is to use the tender coconut flesh in making raw vegan icecream ? And drink the coconut water! Yum coconut ? Subscribed!??
I come from the land of coconuts! ? We use coconuts in like everything! My favourite is to use the tender coconut flesh in making raw vegan icecream ? And drink the coconut water! Also i add coconut sugar to all my oatmeals and desserts! Yum coconut ? Subscribed!??
Yesss I love young coconut meat! I miss the days when a coconut was $1.99!
My favourite coconut product is coconut oil. It's so useful in baking, especially brownies.
Coconut is an all time favourite. Ice cream is a top recipe in my family as well as whipped coconut cream.
I recently made mango coconut crackers which turned out absolutely Fantastic. Dehydrated and loaded with shredded coconut.
I love coconut yogurt. It makes a quick and delicious breakfast on the go with lots of fresh fruit added. I also love to make chia seed pudding at night with coconut milk, and take it to class the next day.
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Coconut oil. I can put it in my hair, on my skin and in my body. So versatile
Mine is coconut milk too; I use it my smoothies, I whip for dessert toppings, I use in so many things now.
Love all coconut! Coconut oil in my coffee. Coconut milk in my "banana ice cream" sprinkled with coconut flakes. ?
I'm a huge fan of unsweetened, shredded coconut. It's the perfect addition to homemade granola! I've also subscribed! :)
I like using coconut meat to make coconut yogurt. Thanks for all your recipes! My family has loved trying new healthy desserts.
Coconut milk is my favorite. I put it my coffee, smoothes and curries
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I love coconut milk especially for making ice cream. I also bought banana flour but haven't tried it with anything yet. I forgot about it until I read your post.
I'm excited to try the banana flour! Im thinking some kind of banana bread or banana waffles or something :)
Coconut oil all daaay! I use it every day in so many ways, for food and beauty.
Ohh, dont make me choose. I love everything coconut! Coconut oil is the best for cooking & baking and I love it on toast and oatmeal. Coconut milk makes amazing custard and pudding. It turns boring curries and smoothies into creamy deliciousness. But if I had to choose it would be shredded coconut, something I always have on hand. I love making fresh coconut milk and butter.
I use coconut milk in my smoothies and flaked or shredded coconut on my oatmeal!
Already subscribed - Coconut milk in curries and desserts.....LOTS of desserts! LOTS!! I make jars of coconut bacon for a CBLT- I could eat the full jar without the LT
You're making me hungry!! Now I have to make some coconut bacon.
Hi Heather, what an amazing giveaway this is. I love all things coconut but I use coconut oil most often. I oil pull every morning and I use an organic spray for roasting veggies and in some baked goodies. I am already subscribed. Have a great day!
Thats great Dana, I need to start oil pulling again!!
My favourite is coconut milk! I use it in a Hawaiian fruit dip ??
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We love oconut oil! Good for eating and for moisturizing ;)
I use coconut oil for my salad, veggies roasting and making desserts.
Coconut flakes! I make coconut butter and literally eat it by the spoonful! :)
subscribed Coconut flakes. I use them in my raw desserts and trail mix.
coconut flour that I use to make applesauce pancakes and coconut milk for chia pudding and in my coffee
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I love coconut yogurt! it's suc a delicious addition to oatmeal, chia puddings, and desserts!
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I LOVE coconut milk for curry sauces and... everything!
My favourite coconut product is coconut oil. I use it a lot in baking.
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Coconut milk - I also use it in my smoothies daily.
Coconut milk for coconut whipped cream, of course! (subscribed)
My most used coconut product would be coconut oil. I use coconut oil in replace of butter which I know longer buy. I even have my own DYI coconut oil body cream that I use after showering it's absolutely fantastic!
Coconut Milk is my favourite, it's easy to find, mostly order that brand on amazon prime :) (12 at a time) I use it for my fermented yogurt, make coconut icecream, use it for whipped cream options, smoothies, & facials... and more. Not only do I use it for food but natural skin/bodycare recipes. I would LOVE to win this great package!!
I need to make fermented coconut yogurt too Paula! And I love that you add it to your natural skin products!!
Coconut milk for my curries!!
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I subscribed before reading the rules!
My favourite coconut ingredient is coconut milk. I like it on my homemade granola in the morning.
Coconut flakes on everything! Oatmeal, nice cream, desserts, smoothies, etc...!
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Coconut milk. In most of my desserts :)! It makes an amazing frosting or cheesecake base. These bars look awesome!
Thanks Amy! Yess coconut milk is amazing!!
COconut butter! I put it over toast, use it in fudge an so smoohies! Love the thick consistencies!
My favorite coconut ingredient is coconut milk (the canned organic kind sometimes called coconut cream. I use it as a "whipped cream" topping on your in your awesome blueberry tart recipe
I subscribed sweetly raw!
I love coconut flour pancakes!
I love coconut milk for smoothies and for weekend cereal treats. Love your recipes!
Thank you so much Diane! ooh cereal treats sound yummy!
My favorite coconut ingredient is sweetened condensed coconut milk. This stuff is great for desserts and I love that it exists.
I love coconut oil for cooking, greasing pans, and moisturizing my skin.
I love shredded coconut in raw desserts!
It is hard for me to choose because I LOVE coconut anything! Like these squares: I would not be able to share them!! :) But I have found my chocolate cake recipe is totally transformed when I use coconut oil compared to butter or other oils.
Shredded coconut for pretty decorations
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coconut milk for making vegan ice cream, subscribed! ?
Love coconut milk. I use it in my smoothies, Thai curry and ice cream!
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I love coconut butter, it works so well in vegan frosting. Also, one of my favorite cakes that I make (upside down pineapple), I have to grind large coconut flakes with flour. It makes the best tasting cake dough, with no trace of coconut (which is great because my husband isn't a fan,) and the coconut gives it such a nice texture. P.S. I've been a subscriber for a while now, love your recipes.
That pineapple cake sounds delicious Natalia! And thank you :)
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I use coconut oil for oil pulling and cooking.
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Coconut oil for everything. Coconut cream for my cocnut greens! Yum-my!!
I love making my own fresh coconut milk and make my own fermented coconut yogurt :) with it.
Head over heels in love with coconut milk. Never going back to dairy.
Subscribed! New fan here. Love your blog.
I love coconut milk in desserts and coconut oil for removing makeup/body care!
I love coconut milk for curries and in smoothies or the coconut flakes for on top of smoothie bowls or desserts, ah heck I love it all lol!!!
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