No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites

No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are filled with fresh strawberry and coconut flavor! They are gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and vegan!

No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too!

You are going to love these little bites. They are creamy, smooth and irresistible. In fact, this might be the best dessert that I have ever made. As a coconut and strawberry lover, I may be a little biased, but even the harshest critic in my household loved these too. They are no bake and are perfect to make with your kids or share with your Valentine.

No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too!

It is the beginning of strawberry season here in Florida and I love any excuse to eat them. The strawberry puree adds a beautiful color and subtle flavor to these bites. Best of all, they are gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, and vegan. Made without refined sugar, they are sweet, creamy and flavorful. Each little bite is packed with coconut flavor.  They are a great alternative to cheesecake.

No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too! No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too! No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too! No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too!

I like to cut the bites into 1 or 2 inch bite-sized pieces. The recipe makes quite a few little bites so you will have plenty to share.

No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too!

Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites

Yield: 20 to 24 small bites
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are filled with fresh strawberry and coconut flavor! They are gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and vegan!
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Ingredients 

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup soft Medjool dates, about 6, pitted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

For the filling:

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

  • Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with a smooth layer of plastic wrap.
  • In a food processor, combine all of the crust ingredients. Pulse for about 30 seconds or until the mixture starts to come together. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan, pressing down evenly to make the crust. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
  • Puree the strawberries in a food processor. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl to remove seeds (you should have about 1/4 cup puree.)
  • In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the coconut butter, coconut oil, coconut cream and maple syrup. Heat until everything melts together to form a smooth mixture, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and whisk in the strawberry puree. Let filling cool to room temperature.
  • Once the filling has cooled, remove the crust from the fridge and pour the filling on top. Return the bars to the fridge and chill for 2-3 hours, or until filling is set.
  • Remove the bars from the pan. Cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Source: Recipe adapted from The Foodie Teen

Nutrition

Serving: 0g, Calories: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 4.6mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Ashley C.
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No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites are the perfect dessert! They are gluten free and vegan too!

45 comments on “No Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites”

  1. Ashley, I love these strawberry coconut cream bites!!! love love love the heart shaped strawberries. . oh my gawd, I die!! so cute!! and perfect for Valentine’s Day!!

  2. I actually squealed when I saw these. The little strawberry hearts are just adorable. So genius girlfriend!

  3. Strawberry and coconut is a beautiful combination, and these look just absolutely adorable!

  4. I love these little bites, especially the extra few minutes you spent cutting the strawberries into hearts!! I’d do the same!

  5. These are just about the cutest bites ever, Ashley! I love the heart-shaped strawberries on top. And the fact that these babies are no-bake makes them even more delicious! Pinned!

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