Coconut Flakes Add the Chew Coconut Oil Can't
Coconut oil and coconut flakes come from the same fruit but do completely different jobs in this recipe. The oil binds things. The flakes are here for texture and a bit of toasted flavor.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per 1 oz, unsweetened
- 187 calories
- 1.8g protein
- 18.3g total fat
- 6.8g carbohydrates
- 4.6g fiber
Source: USDA FoodData Central
I use unsweetened flakes only. Sweetened coconut is coated in added sugar, which defeats the point of a bar where honey is already doing the sweetening.
The fiber content surprised me a little when I looked it up - 4.6 grams per ounce is respectable for something people mostly think of as a garnish.
Coconut flakes are in every bar we make - Original, Triple C, Vegan, Holiday, and the Crumble.