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Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars

Published: Mar 12, 2017 · Modified: Mar 2, 2025 by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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These easy to make Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars are made with wholesome ingredients and make a delicious snack or breakfast on the go.

Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars on cutting board.

These lightly sweetened Coconut and Seed Bars are a chewy, wholesome and filling snack. They're really great for an energy boost before a workout or for fueling you when you're on the go.

Not only are these seed bars delicious, but they make a perfect snack since they are made with ingredients loaded with nutrients that are good for you. They're great to have on hand for those moments when you are in the mood for a sweet bite. 

This seed bar recipe is adaptable to suit your tastes or dietary restrictions. You can make these energy bars entirely nut-free if nut allergies are a concern in your home. Just be sure to add more seeds, dried coconut or dried fruit.

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How to Make Seed Bars

Here's an overview of this easy recipe for homemade seed bars. This is a great recipe because you don't need a food processor or any special equipment to make it. Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

These Coconut and Seed Bars are made with simple ingredients. They don't require any baking, though I recommend toasting the seeds and coconut before combining the dry and wet ingredients together as this step enhances their flavor and texture. But it is entirely optional and you can skip the toasting if you are in a hurry or if you prefer to use raw nuts and seeds. 

Ingredients Overview:

Dry Ingredients:

  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Popped quinoa
  • Whole or roughly chopped unsalted almonds
  • Unsalted sunflower seeds
  • Unsalted pumpkin seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 
  • Sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • Natural seed, tahini or nut butter of your choice - I used a mixed sunflower seed, sesame seed and flax seed butter to make these bars. But you can use any natural nut or seed butter that you like. Natural almond butter and peanut butter make excellent snack bars.
  • Brown rice syrup: Brown rice syrup is amazing for binding ingredients together, no other sweetener I've tried binds ingredients as well. I also think it helps the bars stay tender and chewy. You can read up on the benefits of using brown rice syrup in granola bars here. 
  • Pure maple syrup: You could use brown rice syrup on its own to sweeten the bars, but I really like the taste of maple syrup, so I used a bit of both.
  • Coconut oil
  • Pure vanilla and almond extract: Adds extra flavor

Steps Overview

  1. To make the bars, combine all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Over low heat, combine the rice and maple syrups with the coconut oil in a small saucepan. Stir until the coconut oil has dissolved and remove from heat.
  3. Add the extracts to the wet mixture and then pour the wet into the dry ingredients and mix well. 
  4. Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined 9 by 9 baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, press mixture down so it's an even layer. 
  5. Refrigerate the pan for about an hour before dividing into portions using a sharp chef’s knife.
Coconut and Seed Bars on board.

Storage Instructions

To keep the nut and seed bars tender and fresh for longer, wrap each bar individually and store them in an airtight container.

They can also be frozen for longer storage, simply place wrapped bars in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw bars and let them come to room temperature before serving.

Enjoy!

More Snacks to Try

  • Homemade Muesli
  • Vanilla Almond Granola
  • Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
  • No-Bake Maple Espresso Bites
  • 5 Ingredient Date Energy Balls
  • No-Bake Brownie Energy Bites 
Coconut and seed bars on board.

Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars Recipe

Author: Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Healthy Homemade Coconut and Seed Bars made with nutritious ingredients make a delicious energizing snack or breakfast on the go.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup popped quinoa
  • ¾ cup whole or roughly chopped unsalted almonds
  • ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve some of the chocolate chips to press on top of bars
  • ¼ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup natural seed, tahini or nut butter of your choice I used a mixed sunflower, sesame and flax seed butter)
  • ¼ cup brown rice syrup
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Toast coconut, seeds and almonds for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang so you can easily lift the bars out.
  • In a large sized bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the seed butter, coconut oil, brown rice and maple syrup. Stir until coconut oil has dissolved and mixture is syrupy.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extract to the wet mixture and pour over the dry ingredients, combine ingredients really well and press mixture into the baking dish.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour before cutting into bars. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer if you plan on storing them  for longer.

Notes

  1. Toasting the coconut, almonds and seeds is optional, you could make this without toasting them.
  2. Using parchment paper to line the baking pan and leaving an overhang on opposite ends makes it easier to lift the bars out of the pan for cutting into even portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.9mg
Keyword Coconut and Seed Bars, Nut and Seed Bars, Seed Bars
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  1. Shashank Mehta says

    September 28, 2020 at 8:06 am

    These bars have a great taste of coconut and are actually healthy. They also are substantially better than the store bought protein bars I use. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 28, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  2. Myrna says

    March 19, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    These coconut bars look healthy and delicious!

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 16, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you Myrna, I'm sure you would love them!

      Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    March 16, 2017 at 11:15 am

    MMMM - I love bars with so many seeds! The combination of flavors you have here is wonderful!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 16, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks Annie, I can't get enough of these bars!

      Reply
  4. C.M. says

    March 13, 2017 at 10:59 am

    These bars look so good!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      March 14, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Thank you, hope you give them a try!

      Reply
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