Coconut Raspberry Bars

Quick, easy and healthy coconut raspberry bars. If you want an easy dessert that doesn't require baking or complicated cooking methods, make this no-bake dessert.

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Ingredients:
For the coconut:
2¼ cups (180g) Desiccated Coconut
3 tablespoons coconut oil
4-5 tablespoons Maple syrup
Pinch salt
Raspberry:
2 cups (250g) Raspberries
1/4 cup (60ml) Water *or same amount of orange juice
1/3 cup (80ml) Maple syrup
1/3 cup (80ml) Orange juice
Orange zest from one orange
3 tablespoons Chia seeds

Directions:
1. Line a 8-inch (20cm) square baking pan.
2. Make the coconut base: place all ingredients in a large bowl, mix until combined and sticky.
3. Spoon the mixture into prepared pan and press firmly with a spatula or a spoon. Transfer to the freezer and let it firm up as you prepare the sauce.
4. Make the raspberry sauce: place the raspberries in a small saucepan, add water, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup and cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes.
5. Add chia seeds, vanilla bean paste and mix. Allow to cool.
6. Pour the sauce over the coconut base and refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours.
7. Cut into squares and serve.