In brief: These raw coconut and cherry bars are a no-bake treat made by pressing a coconut base into a lined pan, topping it with a cherry and coconut layer, and finishing with a dark chocolate drizzle. The slice is refrigerated for 1 hour to set, then chilled for another 15 minutes before cutting. Cherries bring natural sweetness and colour, while coconut provides healthy fats and a rich, creamy texture.
A Sweet Bite of Summer
These raw coconut and cherry treats are a simple way to enjoy something sweet without turning on the oven. The creamy coconut base pairs beautifully with the tang of cherries and a drizzle of dark chocolate for a finish that feels both indulgent and refreshing. Perfect for sharing or keeping in the fridge for when you’d like a wholesome treat, this recipe is a lovely balance of flavour and texture. You’re going to love how easy and satisfying it is.
How to make raw coconut and cherry bars
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Line a small square pan with baking paper.
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Gently heat cherries in a saucepan until soft and jam-like, then allow to cool.
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In another saucepan, melt coconut butter with coconut oil, then stir in maple syrup and vanilla.
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Mix the desiccated coconut with the melted mixture until well combined.
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Press two-thirds of this mixture firmly into the base of the pan.
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Stir the cooled cherries through the remaining coconut mixture.
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Spread the cherry layer evenly over the base and press down gently.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
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Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, then drizzle over the slice.
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Chill for another 15 minutes before cutting into pieces.
Why This Treat Feels Special
Cherries bring natural sweetness and vibrant colour, making them a delicious fruit to enjoy in simple desserts. Coconut provides healthy fats and a rich, creamy texture that pairs beautifully with dark chocolate. Together, these ingredients create a slice that feels indulgent yet is rooted in wholesome wholefoods.
How these bars support nitric oxide
Cherries and dark chocolate are rich in polyphenols, which help protect nitric oxide in the blood vessel lining. For more recipes built around nitric oxide, see the Nitric Oxide Kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Do raw coconut and cherry bars need baking?
No. This is a no-bake recipe, so you can enjoy something sweet without turning on the oven. The cherries are gently heated on the stove and the coconut base is melted in a saucepan, then the slice sets in the fridge.
How long do coconut and cherry bars take to set?
Refrigerate the layered slice for 1 hour until set. After drizzling it with melted dark chocolate, chill it for another 15 minutes before cutting into pieces.
What ingredients are in raw coconut and cherry bars?
The bars use cherries, coconut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, desiccated coconut and dark chocolate. Cherries bring natural sweetness and colour, and coconut provides healthy fats and a creamy texture.
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